climate control MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SEDAN 2018 Owner's Manual

Index....................................................... 4
Digital Operator's Manual..................27
Introduction .......................................... .27
Operation ............................................... 27
Introduction ......................................... 28
Protecting the environment ...................2 8
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts .............. .28
Operator's Manual ................................. 29
Service and vehicle operation ................2 9
Operating safety .................................... 31
QR codes for the rescue card ................3 3
Data stored in the vehicle ...................... 33
Information on copyright ....................... 35
At a glance ........................................... 36
Cockpit .................................................. 36
Instrument cluster ................................. 37
Multifunction steering wheel ................. 38
Center console ...................................... 39
Overhead control panel .........................4 2
Door control panel ................................. 43
Safety ................................................... 44
Panic alarm ............................................ 44
Occupant safety .................................... 44
Children in the vehicle ........................... 60
Pets in the vehicle ................................. 65
Driving safety systems ........................... 65
Protection against theft .........................7 6
Opening and closing...........................78
SmartKey ............................................... 78
Doors ..................................................... 84
Trunk ..................................................... 86
Side windows ......................................... 90
Sliding sunroof ....................................... 94
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ..100
Correct driver's seat position .............. 100
Seats ................................................... 100
Steering wheel .................................... .105
Mirrors ................................................. 108 Memory function ................................. 111
Lights and windshield wipers
..........113
Exterior lighting ................................... 113
Interior lighting ....................................1 16
Replacing bulbs ................................... 117
Windshield wipers ................................ 120
Climate control ................................. 124
Overview of climate control systems ... 124
Operating the climate control sys-
tems .................................................... 126
Air vents .............................................. 133
Driving and parking ..........................135
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle ..... 135
Driving ................................................. 135
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .................... 144
Automatic transmission ....................... 146
Refueling ............................................. 155
Parking ................................................ 161
Driving tips .......................................... 164
Driving systems ................................... 169
On-board computer and displays ....210
Important safety notes ........................ 210
Displays and operation ........................ 210
Menus and submenus ......................... 214
Display messages ................................ 229
Warning and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster ............................... 258
Multimedia system ...........................270
General notes ...................................... 270
Important safety notes ........................ 270
Function restrictions ............................ 270
Operating system ................................ 271
Stowage and features ......................280
Stowage areas ..................................... 280
Features .............................................. 289
Maintenance and care ......................303
Engine compartment ........................... 303
2Contents

Rear ...............................................133
Setting ...........................................1 33
Setting the center air vents ........... 133
Setting the side air vents ...............1 33
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Airbag
Warning lamp ................................. 264
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 247
Function/notes .............................1 81
Setting the normal vehicle level ..... 182
Setting the raised vehicle level ...... 182
AIRPANEL
Cleaning instructions ..................... 312
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)
All-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
AMG
Adaptive sport suspension sys-
tem ................................................ 183
Performance Seat .......................... 104
Switchable performance exhaust
system ...........................................1 42
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 226
Animals
see Pets in the vehicle
Anti-lock braking system
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-skid chains
see Snow chains
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
AppCode
see QR code
Armrest
Stowage compartment .................. 281
Ashtray ............................................... 291
Assistance display (on-board com-
puter) ..................................................2 21Assistance menu (on-board com-
puter)
..................................................2 22
Assistance system
see Driving systems
ASSYST PLUS
Displaying a service message ........3 07
Driving abroad ............................... 308
Hiding a service message .............. 307
Resetting the service interval dis-
play ................................................ 308
Service message ............................ 307
Spe cial se
rvice requirements ......... 308
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 76
Function ........................................... 76
Switching off the alarm .................... 76
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating ................. 223
Display message ............................ 247
Displaying level .............................. 199
Function/notes ............................. 198
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 242
see Lights
Automatic car wash (care) ............... 308
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 141
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 141
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 113
Automatic transmission
Accelerator pedal position ............. 149
Changing gear ............................... 149
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 146
Display message ............................ 254
Double-clutch function .................. 149
Drive program ................................ 150
Drive program display .................... 148
Driving tips .................................... 149
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 144
Emergency running mode .............. 155
Engaging drive position .................. 147
Engaging neutral ............................ 147
Index5

Engaging park position automati-
cally ............................................... 147
Engaging reverse gear ................... 147
Engaging the park position ............ 146
Gearshift recommendation ............ 154
Gliding mode ................................. 149
Kickdown ....................................... 149
Manual shifting .............................. 152
Oil temperature (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 226
Overview ........................................ 146
Permanent setting ......................... 152
Problem (malfunction) ................... 155
Pulling away ................................... 139
Starting the engine ........................ 138
Steering wheel paddle shifters ...... 152
Transmission position display
(DIRECT SELECT lever) ................... 148
Transmission positions .................. 148
Automatic transmission emer-
gency mode ....................................... 155
B
Back button ....................................... 271
Backup lamp
Display message ............................ 242
Replacing bulbs ............................. 119
Bag hook ............................................ 285
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 66
Basic settings
see Settings
Battery (SmartKey)
Checking .......................................... 81
Important safety notes .................... 80
Replacing ......................................... 81
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 324
Display message ............................ 244
Important safety notes .................. 322
Jump starting ................................. 325
Belt
see Seat belts
Belt warning ......................................... 49
Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 248 Notes/function .............................. 200
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Blower
see Climate control
BlueTEC
see DEF
Bluetooth
®
Connecting a different mobile
phone ............................................ 278
Searching for a mobile phone ........ 278
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Telephony ...................................... 277
Box (trunk) ......................................... 286
Brake
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 73
Brake Assist
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake assistance
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 236
Notes ............................................. 365
Brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Brake linings
Display message ............................ 236
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 66
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS .................................................. 66
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 365
Display message ............................ 231
EBD .................................................. 72
High-performance brake system .... 168
Hill start assist ............................... 140
HOLD function ............................... 179
Important safety notes .................. 166
Maintenance .................................. 167
Parking brake ................................ 162
Riding tips ...................................... 166
Warning la mp ................................. 260
Bre

akdown
Where will I find...? ........................ 316
see Flat tire
see Towing away
6Index

Brightness control (instrument
cluster lighting)................................... 36
Buttons on the steering wheel ......... 211
C
California
Important notice for retail cus-
tomers and lessees .......................... 29
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling up the climate control bar
Multimedia system ........................ 275
Calling up the climate control
menu
Multimedia system ........................ 275
Camera
see 360° camera
see Rear view camera
Car
see Vehicle
Car wash
see Care
Care
360° camera ................................. 313
AIRPANEL ...................................... 312
Car wash ........................................ 308
Carpets .......................................... 315
Display ........................................... 313
Exhaust pipe .................................. 313
Exterior lights ................................ 312
General notes ................................ 308
Interior ........................................... 313
Matte finish ................................... 311
Paint .............................................. 310
Plastic trim .................................... 314
Power washer ................................ 310
Rear view camera .......................... 313
Roof lining ...................................... 315
Seat belt ........................................ 315
Seat cover ..................................... 314
Selector lever ................................ 314
Sensors ......................................... 312
Steering wheel ............................... 314
Trim pieces .................................... 314
Washing by hand ........................... 309
Wheels ........................................... 311
Windows ........................................ 311 Wiper blades .................................. 312
Wooden trim .................................. 314
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 285
CD
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
CD player (on-board computer) ........ 219
Center console
Lower section .................................. 40
Lower section (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) .......................................... 41
Upper section .................................. 39
Central locking
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........ 78
Change of address .............................. 30
Change of ownership .......................... 30
Changing the media source ............. 218
Charge-air pressure (on-board
computer, Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 226
Child
Restraint system .............................. 61
Child seat
Forward -facing re
straint system ...... 64
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 62
On the front-passenger seat ............ 63
Rearward-facing restraint system .... 63
Top Tether ....................................... 62
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes .................... 64
Rear doors ....................................... 65
Children
Special seat belt retractor ............... 60
Children in the vehicle
Important safety notes .................... 60
Cigarette lighter ................................ 292
Cleaning
Mirror turn signal ........................... 312
Climate control
Control panel for 3-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 125
Control panel for dual-zone auto-
matic climate control ..................... 124
Controlling automatically ............... 127
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 127
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Coolingwit h air dehumidif ication
(multimedia system) ...................... 276
Defrosting the windows ................ .129
Defrosting the windshield .............. 129
ECO start/stop function ................ 126
General notes ................................ 124
Indicator lamp ................................ 127
Ionization ....................................... 133
Ionization (multimedia system) ...... 275
Notes on using the automatic cli-
mate control .................................. 126
Overview ........................................ 274
Overview of systems ......................1 24
Perfume atomizer .......................... 131
Perfume atomizer (multimedia
system) .......................................... 275
Pre-entry climate control (via key)
(multimedia system) ......................2 75
Pre-entry climate control at
departure time (multimedia sys-
tem) ............................................... 275
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 130
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 127
Rear control panel ......................... 125
Refrigerant ..................................... 367
Refrigerant filling capacity ............. 367
Setting the air distribution ............. 128
Setting the air vents ......................1 33
Setting the airflow ......................... 128
Setting the climate mode ...............1 27
Setting the climate mode (multi-
media system) ............................... 275
Setting the temperature ................ 128
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 130
Switching on/off ........................... 126
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 131
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 130
Switching the synchronization
function on and off ........................ 129
Synchronization function (multi-
media system) ..................... .......... 276
C

limate control settings
Multimedia system ........................ 274 Climate control system
Climate control .............................. 126
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 36
Code for Apps
see QR code
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 313
Combination switch .......................... 114
Connecting a USB device
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 70
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 215
Controller ...........................................2 71
Controlling the speed
see Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
Convenience box ............................... 286
Convenience closing feature .............. 92
Convenience opening feature ............ 92
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 306
Display message ............................ 243
Filling capacity ............................... 366
Important safety notes .................. 365
Temperature display in the instru-
ment cluster .................................. 211
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Cooling
see Climate control
Copyright ............................................. 35
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 242
Function/notes .............................1 15
Cover
see Roller sunblind
Crosswind Assist ................................. 72
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 170
Deactivating ................................... 171
Display message ............................ 251
Driving system ............................... 169
Function/notes .............................1 69
General notes ................................ 169
Important safety notes .................. 169
Setting a speed .............................. 170
8Index

Emergency unlocking ....................... 85
Important safety notes .................... 84
Opening (from inside) ...................... 84
Drinking and driving ......................... 164
Drive program
Automatic transmission ................. 150
SETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 227
Drive programs
Display (DIRECT SELECT lever) ...... 148
DYNAMIC SELECT switch .............. 144
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seat
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service ................. 308
Driving Assistance PLUS package ... 204
Driving on flooded roads .................. 168
Driving safety system
Active Brake Assist .......................... 67
Crosswind Assist ............................. 72
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 66
Active Brake Assist with cross-
traffic function ................................. 73
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 73
Adaptive Brake Assist ...................... 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 66
Distance warning function ............... 67
EBD (electronic brake force distri-
bution) ............................................. 72
ESP
®(Electronic Stability Pro-
gram) ............................................... 69
Important safety information ........... 65
Overview .......................................... 65
STEER CONTROL ............................. 75
Driving system
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 171
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 177
Parking assist PARKTRONIC .......... 188
Parking Pilot .................................. 184
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG
vehicles) ........................................ 180
Driving systems
360°camera .................................. 194 Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 204
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 207
AIRMATIC ...................................... 181
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 183
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 198
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Cruise control ................................ 169
Display
messa
ge ............................ 247
Driving Assistance Plus package ... 204
HOLD function ............................... 179
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 202
Lane Tracking package .................. 200
Rear view camera .......................... 191
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 200
Driving tips
AMG ceramic brakes ..................... 168
Automatic transmission ................. 149
Brakes ........................................... 166
Break-in period .............................. 135
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 177
Downhill gradient ........................... 166
Drinking and driving ....................... 164
Driving in winter ............................. 169
Driving on flooded roads ................ 168
Driving on wet roads ...................... 168
Exhaust check ............................... 165
Fuel ................................................ 164
General .......................................... 164
Hydroplaning ................................. 168
Icy road surfaces ........................... 169
Important safety notes .................. 135
Limited braking efficiency on sal-
ted roads ....................................... 167
Snow chains .................................. 336
Subjecting brakes to a load ........... 167
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ..... 135
Wet road surface ........................... 167
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) ..... 219
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
DYNAMIC SELECT switch
Automatic transmission ................. 144
Climate control (dual-zone auto-
matic climate control) .................... 126
10Index

Synchronizing the rolling code ....... 301
Gear indicator (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ....... 226
Genuine parts ...................................... 28
Glove box ........................................... 281
Google™ Local Search
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
H
Handbrakesee Parking brake
Handling control system
see ESP
®(Electronic Stability Program)
HANDS-FREE ACCESS .......................... 88
Handwriting recognition
Switching text reader function
on/off ............................................ 273
Touchpad ....................................... 272
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 115
Head restraints
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 103
Adjusting (manually) ...................... 103
Adjusting (rear) .............................. 103
Adjusting the fore-and-aft posi-
tion manually ................................. 103
General notes ................................ 102
Important safety notes .................. 102
Installing/removing (rear) .............. 103
Head-up display
Adjusting the brightness ................ 224
Displays and operating .................. 213
Function/notes ............................. 213
Important safety notes .................. 213
Selecting displays .......................... 224
Setting the position ....................... 224
Storing settings (memory func-
tion) ............................................... 111
Switching on or off ......................... 213
Headlamps
Display message ............................ 242
Fogging up ..................................... 116
see Automatic headlamp mode
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 114 High-beam headlamps
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 115
Display message ............................ 242
Replacing bulbs ............................. 118
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Hill start assist .................................. 140
HOLD function
Activating ....................................... 180
Activation conditions ..................... 179
Deactivating ................................... 180
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ............................. 179
General notes ................................ 179
Home address
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Hood
Closing ........................................... 304
Display message ............................ 256
Important safety notes .................. 303
Opening ......................................... 303
Horn ...................................................... 36
HUD
see Head-up display
Hydroplaning ..................................... 168
I
Ignition key
see SmartKey
Ignition lock
see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 76
Indicator lamp
Replacing bulbs (rear) .................... 119
Indicator lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Insect protection on the radiator .... 304
Inspection
see ASSYST PLUS
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 37
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 37
Instrument cluster lighting .............. 210
Interior lighting
Automatic control .......................... 117
Index13

Refuelingprocess .......................... 15 6
see Fue l
Remote contro l
Garag edoo ropener ...................... .299
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 300
Replacing bulbs
Backup lamp .................................. 119
High-beam headlamps ................... 118
Important safety notes .................. 117
Installing/removing the cover
(front wheel arch) .......................... 119
Low-beam headlamps .................... 118
Opening/closing side trim panels .. 119
Overview of bulb types .................. 118
Replacing front bulbs (vehicles
with halogen headlamps) ............... 118
Turn signals (front) ......................... 119
Turn signals (rear) .......................... 119
Reporting safety defects .................... 32
Rescue card ......................................... 33
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 245
Warning lamp ................................. 265
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 131
Restraint system
Display message ............................ 238
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Warning lamp (function) ................... 45
Reversing feature
Panorama sliding sunroof ................ 95
Roller sunblinds ............................... 97
Side windows ................................... 91
Sliding sunroof ................................. 95
Trunk lid ........................................... 86
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 30
Roll away protection
see HOLD function
Roller sunblind
Operating ......................................... 97
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel ..................................... 96
Rear side windows ......................... 290
Rear window .................................. 291
Resetting ......................................... 97 Roof carrier
........................................ 288
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelin es)
......................................... 315
Ro

of load (maximum) ........................ 367
Route guidance
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Route guidance active ...................... 216
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 60
see Occupant safety
see Operating safety
Safety system
see Driving safety systems
SD card
Inserting/removing ........................ 279
Selecting ........................................ 219
SD memory card
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Search & Send
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Seat
Correct driver's seat position ........ 100
Seat belts
Adjusting the driver's and front-
passenger seat belt ......................... 48
Adjusting the height ......................... 48
center rear-compartment seat ......... 48
Cleaning ......................................... 315
Correct usage .................................. 47
Fastening ......................................... 48
Important safety guidelines ............. 46
Introduction ..................................... 45
Releasing ......................................... 48
Warning lamp ................................. 259
Warning lamp (function) ................... 49
Seat function
see Seat
Seats
Adjusting (AMG Performance
Seat) .............................................. 104
Adjusting (electrically) ................... 102
Index19

Suspension tuningSETUP (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 227
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off .................................................1 30
Switching on media mode
Via the device list .......................... 279
T
Tachometer ........................................ 211
Tail lamps
Display message ............................ 242
Tank
see Fuel tank
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 37
Technical data
Capacities ...................................... 361
Information .................................... 359
Vehicle data ................................... 367
Telephone
Accepting a call (multifunction
steering wheel) .............................. 220
Authorizing a mobile phone (con-
necting) ......................................... 278
Connecting a mobile phone (gen-
eral information) ............................ 277
Display message ............................ 257
Introduction ................................... 220
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 220
Number from the phone book ........ 220
Redialing ........................................ 221
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 220
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Switching between mobile
phones ........................................... 278
see Mobile phone
Temperature
Coolant (display in the instrument
cluster) .......................................... 211
Engine oil (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 226
Outside temperature ...................... 211
Setting (climate control) ................ 128
Transmission oil (on-board com-
puter, Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ..... 226 Through-loading feature
................... 283
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 228
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 340
Checking manually ........................ 339
Display message ............................ 252
Maximum ....................................... 339
Not reached (TIREFIT) .................... 321
Notes ............................................. 337
Reached (TIREFIT) .......................... 321
Recommended ............................... 336
Using the TIREFIT kit ...................... 320
Tire pressure loss warning system
General notes ................................ 339
Important safety notes .................. 339
Restarting ...................................... 340
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure elec-
tronically ........................................ 342
Function/notes ............................. 340
Genera l note
s ................................ 340
Important safety notes .................. 340
Radio type approval for the tire
pressure monitor ........................... 343
Restarting ...................................... 342
Warning lamp ................................. 268
Warning message .......................... 342
Tire pressure sensors
Display message ............................ 253
Tire-change tool kit ........................... 317
TIREFIT kit
Important safety notes .................. 319
Storage location ............................ 317
Tire pressure not reached .............. 321
Tire pressure reached .................... 321
Using ............................................. 320
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 352
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 350
Bar (definition) ............................... 350
Changing a wheel .......................... 352
Characteristics .............................. 350
Checking ........................................ 334
Curb weight (definition) ................. 351
Definition of terms ......................... 350
Direction of rotation ...................... 353
Display message ............................ 252
22Index

Cockpit
FunctionPage
:Steering wheel paddle shift-
ers152
;Combination switch114
=Horn
?Instrument cluster37
ADIRECT SELECT lever146
BClimate control systems124
COverhead control panel42
DControl panel for multimedia
system and vehicle functions39
EIgnition lock136
Start/Stop button137
FAdjusts the steering wheel105
GCruise control lever170
HElectric parking brake162
FunctionPage
IDiagnostics connection32
JOpens the hood303
KLight switch113
LControl panel for:
YActivating Distance
Pilot DISTRONIC with Steer-
ing Pilot
177
Ç Switching on Active
Lane Keeping Assist207
c Deactivating Parking
Assist PARKTRONIC190
Ô Switching on the 360°
camera194
Switching on the head-up
display213
Vehicles without a driver
assistance system: map/
coin holder
36Cockpit
At a glance