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Mercedes-benz C 400 4MATIC Operator's Manual

Mercedes-benz C 400 4MATIC Operator's Manual (406 pages)

C-Class

Brand: Mercedes-benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 7.99 MB

Table of Contents

Contents
5
Index
6
Roadside Assistance
26
Diagnostics Connection
28
Declarations of Conformity
28
Qualified Specialist Workshop
28
Data Recording
30
Table of Contents
33
Overview
33
Cockpit
34
Displays
35
Instrument Cluster
35
Warning and Indicator Lamps
36
Multifunction Steering Wheel
37
Center Console
38
Overhead Control Panel
40
- Door Control Panel
  41
- Safety Information
  43
- Occupant Safety
  44
- Panic Alarm
  44
- Restraint System: Introduction
  44
- Useful Information
  44
- Occupant Safety
  45
- Children in the Vehicle
  61
- Pets in the Vehicle
  67
- Driving Safety Systems
  69
  - Collision Prevention Assist Plus
    71
  - Distance Warning Function
    71
  - Adaptive Brake Assist
    72
  - Autonomous Braking Function
    72
  - ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    73
  - Characteristics of ESP
    74
  - Deactivating/Activating ESP
    74
  - ECO Start/Stop Function
    74
  - ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
    74
  - Crosswind Assist
    75
  - EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
    75
  - Adaptive Brake
    76
  - Pre-Safe Brake
    76
  - ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm System)
    78
  - Immobilizer
    78
  - Protection against Theft
    78
  - Steer Control
    78
- Protection against Theft
  79
- Opening and Closing
  81
- Smartkey
  82
- Useful Information
  82
- Doors
  89
- Side Windows
  99
  - Trunk Emergency Release
    99
  - Convenience Closing Feature
    101
  - Resetting the Side Windows
    101
  - Using KEYLESS-GO (Side Windows)
    101
  - Using the Smartkey (Side Windows)
    101
  - Problems with the Side Windows
    103
  - Sliding Sunroof
    103
  - Operating the Sliding Sunroof
    104
  - Sliding Sunroof Reversing Feature
    104
  - Operating the Panorama Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
    105
- Sliding Sunroof
  105
- Correct Driver's Seat Position
  110
- Useful Information
  110
- Seats
  111
  - Adjusting the Seats Electrically
    112
  - Adjusting the Head Restraint Fore-And-Aft Position Manually
    113
  - Adjusting the Head Restraint Height Manually
    113
  - Adjusting the Head Restraints
    113
  - Adjusting the 4-Way Lumbar Support
    114
  - Adjusting the Height of the Head Restraints Electrically
    114
  - Installing and Removing Rear Head Restraints
    114
  - Switching the Seat Heating On/Off
    114
  - Problems with the Seat Heating
    116
  - Switching the Seat Ventilation On/Off
    116
  - Problems with the Seat Ventilation
    117
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    117
  - Adjusting the Steering Wheel Electrically
    118
  - EASY-ENTRY/EXIT Feature
    118
  - Crash-Responsive EASY-EXIT Feature
    119
  - Exterior Mirrors
    119
  - Rear-View Mirror
    119
  - Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors
    120
  - Folding the Exterior Mirrors in or out Automatically
    120
  - Folding the Exterior Mirrors in or out Electrically
    120
  - Setting the Exterior Mirrors
    120
  - Automatic Anti-Glare Mirrors
    121
  - Exterior Mirror Pushed out of Position
    121
  - Parking Position for the Exterior Mirror on the Front-Passenger Side
    121
  - Calling up a Stored Parking Position Setting
    122
  - Memory Function
    122
  - Using the Memory Button
    122
  - Calling up a Stored Setting
    123
  - Storing Settings (Memory Function)
    123
  - Lights and Windshield Wipers
    125
  - Asymmetrical Low Beam
    126
  - Automatic Headlamp Mode
    126
  - Exterior Lighting
    126
  - Light Switch
    126
  - Symmetrical Low-Beam Headlamps
    126
- Useful Information
  126
- Exterior Lighting
  127
  - Low-Beam Headlamps
    127
  - Rear Fog Lamp
    127
  - Combination Switch
    128
  - High-Beam Flasher
    128
  - High-Beam Headlamps
    128
  - Turn Signal
    128
  - Adaptive Highbeam Assist
    129
  - Cornering Light Function
    129
  - Hazard Warning Lamps
    129
  - Headlamps Fogged up on the Inside
    130
  - Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist On/Off
    130
  - Automatic/Manual Interior Lighting Control
    131
  - Control Panel in the Grab Handle (Rear Compartment)
    131
  - Front Overhead Control Panel
    131
- Interior Lighting
  131
  - Changing Bulbs (Vehicles with Halogen Headlamps)
    132
  - Crash-Responsive Emergency Lighting
    132
- Replacing Bulbs (Vehicles with LED Headlamps)
  132
- Changing Bulbs (Vehicles with Halogen Headlamps)
  133
  - Changing the Front Bulbs
    133
  - Changing the Rear Bulbs
    134
  - Windshield Wipers Switching On/Off
    135
  - Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades
    136
  - Removing the Wiper Blades
    136
  - Replacing the Wiper Blades
    136
  - Installing the Wiper Blades
    137
  - Problems with the Windshield Wipers
    138
  - Climate Control
    139
- Useful Information
  140
  - Control Panel for Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
    141
  - Optimum Use of Dual-Zone Climate Control
    141
- Overview of Climate Control Systems
  141
- Operating the Climate Control Systems
  145
  - Problems with the "Cooling with Air Dehumidification" Function
    146
  - Setting Climate Control to Automatic
    146
  - Adjusting the Climate Mode Settings
    147
  - Setting the Temperature
    147
  - Setting the Air Distribution
    148
  - Setting the Airflow
    148
  - Defrosting the Windshield
    149
  - Switching the Synchronization Function On/Off
    149
  - Defrosting the Windows
    150
  - Rear Window Defroster
    150
  - Windows Fogged up on the Outside
    150
  - Activating/Deactivating Air-Recirculation Mode
    151
  - Activating/Deactivating the Residual Heat Function
    151
  - Problems with the Rear Window Defroster
    151
  - Perfume Atomizer
    152
  - Ionization
    154
  - Problems with the Perfume Atomizer
    154
  - Setting the Air Vents
    154
- Setting the Air Vents
  155
- Driving and Parking
  157
- Driving
  158
- Notes on Breaking-In a New Vehicle
  158
- Useful Information
  158
  - Smartkey Positions
    159
  - Starting Procedure with the Smartkey
    161
  - Starting Procedure with the Start/Stop Button
    161
  - Starting the Engine
    161
  - Hill Start Assist
    162
  - Pulling Away
    162
  - Automatic Engine Start
    163
  - Automatic Engine Switch-Off
    163
  - Deactivating/Activating the ECO Start/Stop Function
    164
  - Problems with the Engine
    165
  - Automatic Transmission
    166
  - Direct Select Lever
    166
  - Engaging Park Position P
    166
  - Overview of Transmission Positions
    166
- Automatic Transmission
  167
  - Engaging Park Position P Automatically
    167
  - Engaging Reverse Gear R
    167
  - Shifting to Neutral N
    167
  - Engaging Drive Position D
    168
  - Transmission Position and Drive Program Display
    168
  - Accelerator Pedal Position
    169
  - Changing Gear
    169
  - Double-Clutch Function
    169
  - Rocking the Vehicle Free
    169
  - Drive Program S+ (Sport Plus)
    170
  - Drive Programs
    170
  - Drive Program C (Comfort)
    171
  - Drive Program E (Eco)
    171
  - Drive Program S (Sport)
    171
  - Manual Gear Shifting
    171
  - Activating
    172
  - Shift Recommendation
    172
  - Shifting Gears
    172
  - Problems with the Transmission
    173
- Refueling
  173
  - Opening the Fuel Filler Flap
    174
  - Closing the Fuel Filler Flap
    175
  - Parking
    176
  - Problems with Fuel and the Fuel Tank
    176
- Parking
  177
  - Switching off the Engine
    177
  - Electric Parking Brake
    178
  - Emergency Braking
    179
  - Parking the Vehicle for a Long Period
    179
  - Drinking and Driving
    180
  - Driving Tips
    180
  - Emission Control
    180
  - ECO Display
    181
  - Braking - Downhill Gradients
    182
  - Heavy and Light Loads
    182
- Driving Tips
  183
  - Limited Braking Performance on Salt-Treated Roads
    183
  - Servicing the Brakes
    183
  - Wet Roads
    183
  - Driving on Flooded Roads
    184
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    184
  - Hydroplaning
    184
  - Winter Driving
    184
  - Cruise Control
    185
- Driving Systems
  185
  - Intelligent Drive
    185
  - Cruise Control Lever
    186
  - Storing and Maintaining the Current Speed
    186
  - Storing the Current Speed or Call up the Last Stored Speed
    186
  - Deactivating Cruise Control
    187
  - Distronic Plus
    187
  - Setting a Speed
    187
  - Selecting DISTRONIC PLUS
    189
  - Activating DISTRONIC PLUS
    190
  - Activation Conditions
    190
  - Changing Lanes
    191
  - Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
    191
  - DISTRONIC PLUS Displays in the Instrument Cluster
    193
  - Setting the Specified Minimum Distance
    193
  - Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
    194
  - Tips for Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
    194
  - Narrow Vehicles
    195
  - Obstructions and Stationary Vehicles
    195
  - Other Vehicles Changing Lanes
    195
  - Crossing Vehicles
    196
  - DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
    196
  - Deactivating Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
    198
  - HOLD Function
    198
  - Activating the HOLD Function
    199
  - Airmatic
    199
  - Deactivating the HOLD Function
    199
  - Comfort Tuning
    200
  - Sports Tuning
    200
  - Suspension Tuning
    200
  - Vehicle Level
    200
  - 4MATIC (Permanent Four-Wheel Drive)
    201
  - Parktronic
    201
  - Warning Displays
    202
  - Deactivating/Activating Parktronic
    203
  - Active Parking Assist
    204
  - Problems with Parktronic
    204
  - Detecting Parking Spaces
    205
  - Parking (Active Parking Assist)
    206
  - Exiting a Parking Space
    207
  - Canceling Active Parking Assist
    208
  - Rear View Camera
    209
  - Activating/Deactivating the Rear View Camera
    210
  - Messages in the Audio 20/COMAND Display
    210
  - "Reverse Parking" Function
    211
  - Wide-Angle Function
    212
  - 360 Degree Camera (Surround View)
    213
  - Object Detection
    213
  - Displays in the COMAND Display
    215
  - Selecting the Split-Screen and Full Screen Displays
    215
  - Exiting 360 Degree Camera Display Mode
    217
  - Attention Assist
    218
  - Displaying the Attention Level
    218
  - Blind Spot Assist
    219
  - Lane Tracking Package
    219
  - Monitoring Area
    220
  - Radar Sensors
    220
  - Collision Warning
    221
  - Lane Keeping Assist
    221
  - Switching on Blind Spot Assist
    221
  - Warning Display
    221
  - Active Blind Spot Assist
    223
  - Driving Assistance PLUS Package
    223
  - Course-Correcting Brake Application
    225
  - Visual and Acoustic Collision Warning
    225
  - Active Lane Keeping Assist
    226
  - Lane-Correcting Brake Application
    227
  - Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist
    228
  - On-Board Computer and Displays
    231
  - Displays and Operation
    232
- Important Safety Notes
  232
- Instrument Cluster Lighting
  232
- Useful Information
  232
- Coolant Temperature Display
  233
- Displays and Operation
  233
  - Outside Temperature Display
    233
  - Speedometer with Segments
    233
  - Tachometer
    233
  - Head-Up Display
    235
  - Multifunction Display
    235
  - Displaying the Range and Current Fuel Consumption
    238
  - Trip Menu
    238
  - Digital Speedometer
    239
- Menus and Submenus
  239
  - Resetting Values
    239
  - Trip Computer "From Start" or "From Reset"
    239
  - Displaying Navigation Instructions
    240
  - Navigation System Menu
    240
  - Route Guidance Active
    240
  - Route Guidance Not Active
    240
  - Change of Direction Without/With Lane Recommendation
    241
  - Other Status Indicators of the Navigation System
    241
  - Changing the Media Source
    242
  - Media Menu
    242
  - Radio Menu
    242
  - Operating an Audio Player or Audio Media
    243
  - Video DVD Operation
    243
  - Accepting a Call
    244
  - Rejecting or Ending a Call
    244
  - Telephone Menu
    244
  - Assistance Graphic Menu
    245
  - Dialing a Number from the Phone Book
    245
  - Redialing
    245
  - Assistance Submenu
    246
  - Displaying the Coolant Temperature
    246
  - Maintenance Menu
    246
  - Settings Menu
    246
  - Activating/Deactivating Collision Prevention Assist Plus
    247
  - Activating/Deactivating Blind Spot Assist
    248
  - Head-Up Display Submenu
    248
  - Setting Attention Assist
    248
  - Setting Lane Keeping Assist
    248
  - Light Submenu
    249
  - Instrument Cluster Submenu
    250
  - Selecting the Permanent Display Function
    250
  - Switching the Additional Speedometer On/Off
    250
  - Restoring the Factory Settings
    251
- Display Messages
  252
  - Message Memory
    252
  - Safety Systems Display Messages
    253
  - Lights Display Messages
    266
  - Engine Display Messages
    269
  - Driving Systems Display Messages
    273
  - Run Flat Indicator
    279
  - Tires Display Messages
    279
  - Tire Pressure
    280
  - Vehicle Display Messages
    282
  - Smartkey Display Messages
    284
- Warning and Indicator Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
  286
  - Stowage and Features
    299
  - Loading Guidelines
    300
  - Stowage Areas
    300
  - Stowage Spaces
    300
  - Eyeglasses Compartment
    301
  - Stowage Compartment in the Front Center Console
    301
  - Stowage Compartments in the Front
    301
  - Stowage Compartment under the Armrest
    302
  - Stowage Space in the Rear
    302
  - Rear Bench Seat Through-Loading Feature
    303
  - Securing the Ski and Snowboard Bag in the Trunk
    303
  - Ski and Snowboard Bag
    303
  - Folding the Rear Seat Backrest Back
    304
  - Folding the Rear Seat Backrests Forward
    304
  - Cargo Tie-Down Rings
    305
  - Locking the Center Rear Seat Backrest
    305
  - Middle Rear Seat Backrest
    305
  - Securing Cargo
    305
  - Bag Hook
    306
  - EASY-PACK Trunk Box
    306
  - Stowage Well under the Trunk Floor
    307
  - Attaching the Roof Carrier
    308
  - Cup Holder
    308
  - Roof Carrier Description
    308
  - Cup Holder in the Front-Compartment Center Console
    309
  - Cup Holder in the Rear Seat Armrest
    309
  - Sun Visor
    309
  - Rear Side Window Roller Sunblinds
    310
  - Rear Window Roller Sunblind
    310
  - Cigarette Lighter
    311
  - Front Ashtray
    311
  - Rear-Compartment Ashtray
    311
  - 12 V Sockets
    312
  - Mbrace
    312
  - Socket in the Front-Compartment Center Console
    312
  - Socket in the Rear-Compartment Center Console
    312
  - Emergency Call
    314
  - Call Failed
    315
  - Roadside Assistance Button
    315
  - Call Priority
    316
  - MB Info Call Button
    316
  - Calling up a Transmitted Destination Address
    317
  - Downloading Destinations
    317
  - Route Assistance
    317
  - Search & Send
    317
  - Vehicle Remote Closing
    318
  - Vehicle Remote Opening
    318
  - Stolen Vehicle Recovery Service
    319
  - Vehicle Remote Malfunction Diagnosis
    319
  - Garage Door Opener
    320
  - Geo Fencing
    320
  - Speed Alert
    320
  - Triggering the Vehicle Alarm
    320
  - Programming Buttons
    321
  - Synchronizing the Rolling Code
    322
  - Clearing the Memory (Garage Door Opener)
    323
  - Opening/Closing the Garage Door
    323
  - Floormats
    324
  - Maintenance and Care
    325
  - Engine Compartment Maintenance
    326
  - Opening the Hood
    326
- Useful Information
  326
  - Checking the Oil Level Using the Oil Dipstick
    327
  - Closing the Hood
    327
- Engine Compartment
  327
  - Engine Oil
    327
  - Radiator
    327
  - Adding Engine Oil
    328
  - Adding Washer Fluid to the Windshield Washer System
    329
  - Checking Coolant Level
    329
- Assyst Plus
  330
  - Hiding a Service Message
    330
  - Service Message
    330
- Care
  331
  - Resetting the Assyst Plus Service Interval Display
    331
  - Automatic Car Wash
    332
  - Power Washers
    333
  - Cleaning the Paintwork
    334
  - Matte Finish Care
    334
  - Cleaning the Vehicle Parts
    335
  - Cleaning the Wheels
    335
  - Cleaning the Windows
    335
  - Cleaning Wiper Blades/Exterior Lighting
    335
  - Cleaning Airpanel
    336
  - Cleaning the Mirror Turn Signals
    336
  - Cleaning the Rear View Camera
    336
  - Cleaning the Sensors
    336
  - Cleaning the 360 Degree Camera
    337
  - Cleaning the Exhaust Pipes
    337
  - Cleaning Genuine Wood and Trim Elements
    338
  - Cleaning the Display
    338
  - Cleaning the Plastic Trim
    338
  - Interior Care
    338
  - Selector Lever
    338
  - Cleaning the Headliner and Carpets
    339
  - Cleaning the Seat Belts
    339
  - Cleaning the Seat Covers
    339
  - Roadside Assistance
    341
- Useful Information
  342
- Where will I Find
  342
- Flat Tire
  343
  - Using the TIREFIT Kit
    345
  - Tire Pressure Not Reached
    346
  - Tire Pressure Reached
    346
- Battery (Vehicle)
  347
- Charging the Battery
  349
- Jump-Starting
  351
- Towing and Tow-Starting
  353
  - Installing/Removing the Towing Eye
    354
  - Towing a Vehicle with both Axles on the Ground
    355
  - Towing the Vehicle with the Rear Axle Raised
    355
  - Transporting the Vehicle
    355
  - Before Changing a Fuse
    356
  - Fuses
    356
  - Notes on 4MATIC Vehicles
    356
  - Tow-Starting (Emergency Engine Starting)
    356
  - Dashboard Fuse Box
    357
  - Fuse Box in the Engine Compartment
    357
  - Fuse Box in the Front-Passenger Foot-Well
    357
  - Fuse Box in the Trunk
    358
  - Wheels and Tires
    359
- Important Safety Notes
  360
- Operation
  360
- Useful Information
  360
  - Important Safety Notes on the Tire Tread
    361
  - Regular Checking of Wheels and Tires
    361
  - Driving with Summer Tires
    362
  - M+S Tires
    362
  - Selecting, Mounting and Replacing Tires
    362
- Winter Operation
  362
- Check
  363
  - Snow Chains
    363
  - Tire Pressure Specifications
    363
  - Tire and Loading Information Placard
    364
  - Tire Pressure Table
    364
  - Important Notes on Tire Pressure
    365
  - Checking the Tire Pressures
    366
  - Maximum Tire Pressures
    366
  - Underinflated or Overinflated Tires
    366
  - Checking Tire Pressures Manually
    367
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    367
  - Checking the Tire Pressure Electronically
    369
  - Restarting the Tire Pressure Monitor
    369
  - Service Menu
    369
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Warning Messages
    369
  - Radio Type Approval for the Tire Pressure Monitor
    370
  - Tire Pressure Loss Warning System
    370
  - Instruction Labels for Tires and Loads
    371
- Loading the Vehicle
  371
- All about Wheels and Tires
  375
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    375
  - Vehicle Identification Plate
    375
  - Temperature
    376
  - Traction
    376
  - Treadwear
    376
  - Tire Labeling
    377
  - Tire Size Designation, Load-Bearing Capacity and Speed Rating
    377
  - Load Index
    379
  - Maximum Load Rating
    379
  - Definition of Terms for Tires and Loading
    380
  - DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    380
  - Tire Characteristics
    380
- Changing a Wheel
  383
  - Direction of Rotation
    383
  - Occupant Distribution
    383
  - Rotating the Wheels
    383
  - Storing Wheels
    383
  - Raising the Vehicle
    384
  - Securing the Vehicle to Prevent It from Rolling Away
    384
  - Mounting a New Wheel
    387
  - Removing a Wheel
    387
  - Lowering the Vehicle
    388
  - Wheel and Tire Combinations
    388
- Wheel and Tire Combinations
  389
- Tires Data
  390
- Technical Data
  397
- Identification Plates
  398
- Service Products and Filling Capacities
  399
- Fuel
  400
- Gasoline
  400
- Tank Capacity
  400
- Fuel Consumption Information
  401
- Engine Oil Viscosity
  402
- Brake Fluid
  403
- Coolant
  403
- Climate Control System Refrigerant
  404
- Refrigerant Instruction Label
  405
- Vehicle Data
  405
- Dimensions and Weights
  405

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