park assist MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SEDAN 2018 Owner's Manual

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

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
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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
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Control ...........................................117
Overview ........................................ 116
Reading lamp ................................. 116
iPod
®
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 70
J
Jack
Using ............................................. 354
Jump starting (engine) ......................325
K
Key positions
SmartKey ....................................... 136
Start/Stop button .......................... 137
KEYLESS-GO
Activating ......................................... 79
Convenience closing feature ............ 92
Deactivation ..................................... 79
Locking ............................................ 79
Removing the Start/Stop button ... 137
Start function ................................... 80
Unlocking ......................................... 79
Kickdown
Driving tips ....................................1 49
Manual gearshifting ....................... 154
Knee bag .............................................. 51
L
Lamps
see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane Change Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating ................. 203
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 223
Display message ............................ 248
Function/information .................... 202
see Active Lane Keeping Assist
Lane Tracking package ..................... 200
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 228LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors
................................................ 62
License plate lamp (display mes-
sage) ................................................... 242
Light function, active
Display message ............................ 242
Light switch
Operation ....................................... 113
Lights
Adaptive Highbeam Assist ............. 115
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 113
Cornering light function ................. 115
Fogged up headlamps .................... 116
General notes ................................ 113
Hazard warning lamps ................... 115
High beam flasher .......................... 114
High-beam headlamps ................... 114
Light switch ................................... 113
Low-beam headlamps .................... 114
Parking lamps ................................ 114
Rear fog lamp ................................ 114
Setting exterior lighting ................. 113
Standing lamps .............................. 114
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board com-
puter) ............................................. 225
Turn signals ................................... 114
see Interior lighting
Loading guidelines ............................ 280
Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 85
Emergency locking ........................... 85
From inside (central locking but-
ton) .................................................. 84
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 242
Replacing bulbs ............................. 118
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Lubricant additives
see Additives (engine oil)
Lumbar suppo rt
Ad

justing the 4-way lumbar sup-
port ................................................ 104
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M
M+S tires............................................ 335
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Matte finish (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 311
mbrace
Call priority ....................................2 96
Display message ............................ 236
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 296
Downloading routes ....................... 299
Emergency call .............................. 294
General notes ................................ 293
Geo fencing ................................... 299
Info call button .............................. 295
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............2 98
Remote fault diagnosis .................. 298
Remote vehicle locking .................. 297
Roadside assistance button ........... 295
Search & Send ............................... 297
Self-test ......................................... 293
Speed alert ....................................2 99
System .......................................... 293
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 299
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 297
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 80
General notes .................................. 80
Inserting .......................................... 80
Locking vehicle ................................ 85
Removing ......................................... 80
Unlocking the driver's door .............. 85
Media Interface
see Digital Operator's Manual
Memory card (audio) ......................... 219
Memory function
Seats, steering wheel, exterior
mirrors ...........................................1 11
Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive
360°camera .................................. 194
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 204
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 207
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 198
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 200
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC ............. 171 Distance Pilot DISTRONIC with
Steering Pilot ................................. 177
General notes ................................ 169
Lane Keeping Assist ...................... 202
Parking Assist PAR
KTRONIC .......... 188
P

arking Pilot .................................. 184
PRE-SAFE
®(anticipatory occu-
pant protection) ............................... 58
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS) .............. 59
Rear view camera .......................... 191
Traffic Sign Assist .......................... 200
Message memory (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 230
Messages
see Display messages
see Warning and indicator lamps
Mirror turn signal
Cleaning ......................................... 312
Mirrors
see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror (in the sun visor)
Mobile phone
Connecting (Bluetooth
®inter-
face) .............................................. 277
Connecting another mobile
phone ............................................ 278
Frequencies ................................... 359
Installation ..................................... 359
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 220
Transmission output (maximum) .... 359
Model type
see Vehicle identification plate
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 80
MOExtended tires .............................. 318
Mounting wheels
Lowering the vehicle ...................... 357
Mounting a new wheel ................... 356
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 353
Raising the vehicle ......................... 354
Removing a wheel .......................... 356
Securing the vehicle against roll-
ing away ........................................ 353
MP3
Operation ....................................... 219
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OperationDigital Operator's Manual ............... .27
Operator's Manual
Overview .......................................... 29
Vehicle equipment ........................... 29
Outside temperature display ........... 211
Overhead control panel ......................42
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 65
P
Paddle shifterssee Steering wheel paddle shifters
Paint code number ............................360
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 310
Panic alarm .......................................... 44
Panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
Important safety notes .................... 94
Operating ......................................... 96
Operating the roller sunblinds for
the sliding sunroof ........................... 96
Problem (malfunction) ..................... 98
Rain closing feature ......................... 96
Reversing feature .............................9 5
Parcel net ...........................................2 86
Parking
Important safety notes .................. 161
Parking brake ................................ 162
Parking position for the exterior
mirror on the front-passenger
side ................................................ 110
Rear view camera .......................... 191
Switching off the engine ................ 162
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
see 360° camera
see Exterior mirrors
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
see Parking Pilot
see Rear view camera
Parking Assist
Display message ............................ 248
Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating ................. 190
Driving system ............................... 188
Function/notes .............................1 88Important safety notes .................. 188
Problems (malfunctions) ................ 190
Sensor range ................................. 188
Warning display ............................. 189
Parking assistance
see Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Applying automatically ................... 163
Applying or releasing manually ...... 163
Display message ............................ 233
Electric parking brake .................... 162
Emergency braking ........................ 163
General notes ................................ 162
Releasing automatically ................. 163
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Parking lamps
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Parkin

g Pilot
Canceling ....................................... 188
Detecting parking spaces .............. 185
Exiting a parking space .................. 187
Function/notes ............................. 184
Important safety notes .................. 184
Parking .......................................... 186
PASSENGER AIR BAG
Display message ............................ 240
Indicator lamps ................................ 45
Problems (malfunction) .................. 240
Pedestrian protection
see Hood
Perfume atomizer
Operating ....................................... 131
Problem (malfunction) ................... 133
Setting the perfume intensity
(multimedia system) ...................... 275
Vial ................................................ 131
Permanent all-wheel drive
see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Pets in the vehicle ............................... 65
Phone book
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Plastic trim (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 314
Power washers .................................. 310
Power windows
see Side windows
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PRE-SAFE®(anticipatory occupant
protection)
Display message ............................2 37
Operation ......................................... 58
PRE-SAFE
®PLUS (anticipatory
occupant protection PLUS)
Operation ......................................... 59
Program
see Drive programs
Protection against theft
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 76
Immobilizer ...................................... 76
Protection of the environment
General notes .................................. 28
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 139
General notes ................................ 139
Hill start assist ............................... 140
Q
QR codeMercedes-Benz Guide App ................. 1
Rescue card ..................................... 33
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 32
Quick access for audio and tele-
phone
Changing the station/music
track .............................................. 273
R
RACE START (Mercedes-AMG vehi-
cles) .................................................... 180
RACE TIMER (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) .................. 228
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 238
Radiator cover ................................... 304
Radiator shutter
see AIRPANEL
Radio
Selecting a station ......................... 218
Radio mode
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270 Radio-wave reception/transmis-
sion in the vehicle
Declaration of conformity ................ 31
Rain closing feature (panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel) .... 96
Reading lamp ..................................... 116
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 133
Setting the airflow ......................... 128
Setting the temperature ................ 128
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 242
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Rear seat (folding the backrest for-
wards/back) ...................................... 284
Rear seat backrest
Display message ............................ 256
Rear seats
Display message ............................ 256
Rear view camera
"Reverse parking" function ............ 193
Cleaning instructions ..................... 313
Display in the multimedia system .. 192
General notes ................................ 191
Object detection (function/
notes) ............................................ 194
Switching on/off ........................... 191
Wide-angle function ....................... 194
Rear window blind ............................ 291
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ................... 130
Switching on/off ........................... 130
Rear-view mirror
Anti-glare (manual) ........................ 108
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 109
Recuperation display ........................ 215
Reducing agent
see DEF
Refilling
DEF ................................................ 158
Reflective safety jacket .................... 316
Refrigerant (air-conditioning sys-
tem)
Important safety notes .................. 367
Refueling
Fuel g
auge ....................................... 37
Important safety notes .................. 155
18Index

Traction systemsee ETS/4ETS (Electronic Trac-
tion System)
Traffic reports
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Traffic Sign Assist
Activating/deactivating the warn-
ing function .................................... 222
Display message ............................ 249
Function/notes ............................. 200
Important safety notes .................. 200
Instrument cluster display ............. 200
Transfer case ..................................... 155
Transmission
Display message ............................ 255
see Automatic transmission
Transmission oil
Temperature (on-board computer,
Mercedes-AMG vehicles) ............... 226
Transmission position display ......... 148
Transporting the vehicle .................. 329
Trim pieces (cleaning instruc-
tions) .................................................. 314
Trip computer (on-board com-
puter) .................................................. 215
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 214
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 216
Trunk
Important safety notes .................... 86
Locking separately ........................... 90
Opening/closing (automatically
from inside) ...................................... 89
Opening/closing (automatically
from outside) ................................... 87
Opening/closing (from outside,
HANDS-FREE ACCESS) .................... 88
Opening/closing (manually from
outside) ............................................ 86
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 256
Object detection .............................. 86
Opening dimensions ...................... 367
Reversing feature ............................. 86
Turn signals
Display message ............................ 242 Replacing bulbs (front) ................... 119
Switching on/off ........................... 114
Two-way radio
Frequencies ................................... 359
Installation ..................................... 359
Transmission output (maximum) .... 359
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
UnlockingEmergency unlocking ....................... 85
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 84
USB devices
Connecting to the Media Inter-
face ............................................... 279
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 290
Vehicle
Correct use ...................................... 32
Data acquisition ............................... 33
Display message ............................ 254
Electronics ..................................... 359
Equipment ....................................... 29
Individual settings .......................... 222
Limited Warranty ............................. 33
Loading .......................................... 343
Locking (in an emergency) ............... 85
Locking (SmartKey) .......................... 78
Lowering ........................................ 357
Maintenance .................................... 30
Operating safety .............................. 31
Operation outside the USA/
Canada ............................................ 30
Parking .......................................... 161
Parking for a long period ................ 164
Pulling away ................................... 139
Raising ........................................... 354
Reporting problems ......................... 32
Securing from rolling away ............ 353
Technical data ............................... 359
Towing away .................................. 327
Transporting .................................. 329
Unlocking (in an emergency) ........... 85
Unlocking (SmartKey) ...................... 78
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Vehicle data ................................... 367
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data
Roof load (maximum) .....................3 67
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 367
Vehicle emergency locking ................ 85
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 360
Vehicle level
AIRMATIC ...................................... 182
Display message ............................ 247
Video
Operating the DVD ......................... 219
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual ..................................................2 70
VIN
Seat ............................................... 361
Type plate ...................................... 360
W
Warning and indicator lampsABS ................................................ 261
Active Brake Assist ........................ 267
Airbag ............................................ 264
Brakes ...........................................2 60
Coolant .......................................... 265
Distance warning ........................... 267
Engine diagnostics ......................... 265
ESP
®.............................................. 261
ESP®OFF ....................................... 263
Fuel tank ........................................ 265
General notes ................................ 258
Overview .......................................... 37
Parking brake ................................ 264
PASSENGER AIR BAG ......................4 5
Reserv efuel .................................. .265
Restraint system ............................ 264
Seat belt ........................................ 259
SPORT handling mode ................... 263
Steering ......................................... 269
Tire pressure monitor .................... 268
Warranty .............................................. 29
Washer fluid
Display message ............................ 257 Weather display (COMAND)
see also Digital Operator's Man-
ual .................................................. 270
Wheel and tire combinations
Tires ............................................... 357
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 357
Wheel chock ...................................... 353
Wheels
Changing a wheel .......................... 352
Checking ........................................ 334
Cleaning ......................................... 311
Important safety notes .................. 333
Information on driving .................... 333
Interchanging/changing ................ 352
Mounting a new wheel ................... 356
Mounting a wheel .......................... 353
Removing a wheel .......................... 356
Snow chains .................................. 336
Storing ........................................... 353
Tightening torque ........................... 357
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 357
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 239
Operation ......................................... 51
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 129
Win dshie
ld washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 307
Important safety notes .................. 366
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ................... 123
Replacing the wiper blades ............ 121
Switching on/off ........................... 120
Winter driving
Important safety notes .................. 335
Slippery road surfaces ................... 169
Snow chains .................................. 336
Winter operation
Radiator cover ............................... 304
Summer tires ................................. 335
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 335
Wiper arm
Moving to a vertical position .......... 121
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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
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