Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan 2018 Reference guide

C-Class Sedan
Brief overview
Mercedes-Benz
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1Seat functions
Adjusting the seats electrically
cSeat heater
sSeat ventilation
rMemory function and presets
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2Light switch
3Driver assistance systems
èSteering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
ÃActive Lane Keeping Assist
fPARKTRONIC
Ô360° camera
Head-up display
4Adjusting the air vents:
open or closed
Cockpit – overview
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Overhead control panel
* Not available in all countries
5Multifunction steering wheel buttons
6DIRECT SELECT selector lever
7Multimedia system display
8Rocker switches for automatic climate
control
9Direct buttons for menus of the multimedia
system
£Hazard warning lights
CD/DVD drive
aMultimedia system controller
%Back button
gFavorites button
Adjusting the volume
Press: Mute function
ÜSwitching the multimedia system
on/off
uRear window blind
bMultimedia system touchpad
cDriving functions
wDYNAMIC SELECT
ÉVehicle level
ECO start/stop function
d!Electric parking brake
epOpening or closing the trunk lid
fDoor control panel with controls for power
windows, exterior mirror settings and the
override feature in the rear
gDoor handle
&Centrally locking the doors
%Centrally unlocking the doors
1Buttons for interior lighting and reading light
2ïInfo call* (mbrace system)
E.g. for questions on vehicle
operation.
33Sliding sunroof
Roller sunblinds
4GSOS button* (mbrace system)
5FBreakdown assistance call* (mbrace
system)
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Cockpit – overview
Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.
Overview
1Combination switch for turn signals,
high-beam headlamps and windshield wipers
2Lever for electrical steering wheel
adjustment and steering wheel heating
3Lever for cruise control/Distance Pilot
DISTRONIC
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Combination switch – windshield wiper
functions
Combination switch – lighting functions
1í
î
Single wipe
Wiping the windshield using washer fluid
1$Windshield wipers off
2ÄIntermittent wiping, normal
3ÅIntermittent wiping, frequent
4°Continuous wiping, slow
5¯Continuous wiping, fast
1High-beam headlamps or
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus
2Turn signal, right
3Headlamp flasher
4Turn signal, left
Lever on steering wheel
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Activating/deactivating Changing the speed
1Switches on with the current speed or calls
up the last set speed
2Deactivates Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
3Increases the speed or stores the current
speed
4Decreases the speed or stores the current
speed
5Increases the specified minimum distance
6Reduces the specified minimum distance
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC maintains a constant
speed which has been stored.
The lowest speed that can be set is 20 mph
(30 km/h).
You can change the set speed:
When Distance Pilot DISTRONIC is activated, one
or two segments in the set speed range light up
in the speedometer.
Using the controller on the DISTRONIC lever, you
can change the specified minimum distance to
the vehicle in front. The specified minimum
distance depends on the currently driven speed.
X1 mph (1 km/h) step: Briefly press the lever
up or down.
X5mph(10km/h)step:Press the lever up or
down past the pressure point.
Distance Pilot DISTRONIC
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Operating possibilities for climate control
You can set automatic climate control using:
• Rocker switches on control unit 1of the
center console
• Air-conditioning function bar 2and the
climate control menu of the multimedia system
Air-conditioning function bar 2shows the most
important settings and the status of automatic
climate control.
Automatic climate control panel
Lower bar of the climate control menu
•OSync – Changing settings for all climate
zones in the vehicle simultaneously
•OA/C – Activating or deactivating the cool-
ing function of automatic climate control.
•OClimate Ctrl On – Completely activating or
deactivating automatic climate control.
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wSetting the temperature
_Setting the air distribution
HSetting the airflow
ÃSetting climate control to automatic mode
¬Defrosting the windshield
!Calling up the climate control menu
If you press and hold the !button for
approximately 4 seconds, automatic
climate control is reset to factory settings.
Residual heat with the engine off
¤Defrosting the rear window
¿Cooling with air dehumidification
gAir-recirculation mode
The air in the interior will be recirculated.
In air-recirculation mode, the windows
can mist up more quickly.
XCall up the climate control menu: Press the
!rocker switch on the control panel up or
down.
XSwitch to the climate control bar and make a
selection.
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Climate control

Operating the menu of the on-board
computer
Telephone/media functions
19Scrolling through lists
:Selecting a menu or function
2òOpening the menu list
3%Back button
4aConfirming the selected entry
56Accepting a telephone call
6~Rejecting a telephone call
Ending a call
7XDecreasing the volume
88Mute
9WIncreasing the volume
Operating the Voice Control System
añCanceling a dialog
bóStarting a dialog
Buttons on the multifunction steering wheel
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Starting a dialog
The Voice Control System allows you to
comfortably operate the majority of the
multimedia system's functions.
iIf a mobile phone is connected with the vehi-
cle via Bluetooth®and you press and hold the
óbutton, the voice assistant of the mobile
phone will be started.
Voice Control System help functions
•General notes:
Say the "Help Voice Control System" command.
•Help for the current function:
Say the "Help" command.
•Help for a specific system:
Say the help command for the desired system,
e.g. "Help telephone".
If you press the óbutton, the possible
commands are shown in a help window. You can
switch off the display of this help window in the
multimedia system.
Examples
Navigation commands
•"Enter destination"
A dialog for entering a destination in the
navigation system will be started. Thereafter,
say the destination address.
•"Nearest gas station"
Many categories for further points of interest
are available, e.g. restaurant or tourist
attraction.
•"Navigate to John Doe"
Start route guidance to a contact from your
address book.
•"Enterstate"
A dialog is started in which a destination in a
particular state can be entered.
Telephone commands
•"Call John Doe"
The telephone number of a stored contact is
dialed.
•"Write message"
A dialog for entering a text message (SMS) will
be started.
Audio commands
•"Station Z100"
If you are listening to the radio, you can say the
name of a station to which you would like to
listen.
•"Free music search"
A dialog in which you can search through your
music files will be started.
XSay a command: Press the óbutton and
say a command after the audible signal.
Voice Control System
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You can operate the menus of the multimedia
system using the controller or the touchpad.
XController: Turn or slide in the direction of the
desired entry.
XConfirm your choice by pressing the controller.
XTouchpad: Swipe in the direction of the
desired entry.
XConfirm the selection by pressing on the
sensitive surface.
%Leaving a menu or switching to the basic
menu
gCalling up or changing favorites
DRapid access to audio sources
Direct buttons for the multimedia system
ØNavigation system menu
$Radio menu
ÕMedia menu
%Telephone menu
ØVehicle/system settings menu
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Overview of the multimedia system
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Vehicle and sound settings
Zoom map
Rapid access to audio sources
Depending on the audio source to which you are
currently listening, you can move to the next
radio station or music track.
or
Handwriting recognition
You can enter individual letters.
Quickly storing radio stations
If you are listening to the radio and the Radio
menu is shown in the multimedia system:
XTouchpad: With two fingers spread slightly
apart, turn to the left or right.
XController: Turn left or right.
XTouchpad: Move two fingers apart or
together.
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XOpening the access bar: Swipe up with two
fingers.
XPress the Dbutton on the touchpad.
XTo select the previous or next station/
music track: Swipe to the left or right.
XClosing the access bar: Swipe down with two
fingers.
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XDelete j: Swipe to the left.
XTo insert a space : Swipe to the right.
XPress and hold the controller or touchpad until
the station list is shown.
XSelect the desired preset in the station list and
confirm.
A tone confirms the save.
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Operating the multimedia system
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Example image: Audio 20
Requirement
• Bluetooth®is s w it ch ed o n on t he m ob ile ph o n e
(see the manufacturer's operator's manual).
• Bluetooth®is switched on on the multimedia
system.
Searching for a mobile phone
If your mobile phone is not found, try searching
on the mobile phone itself.
Connecting a mobile phone
A code is displayed in the multimedia system and
on the mobile phone.
Symbol
Further information
Detailed information on Bluetooth®connections
with your mobile phone can be found at:
www.mercedes-benz.com/connect
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XPress the %button on the center console.
XSelect Connect Device 1.
XSelect Connect New Device.
XAudio 20: Select Connect via Vehicle and
select the mobile phone.
XSelect the intended usage of the mobile phone
(main or secondary phone).
XCOMAND: Select the intended usage of the
mobile phone (main or secondary phone).
XSelect Start Search.
XSelect the mobile phone.
XIf the codes match: If necessary, confirm on
the multimedia system with Yes.
XConfirm the code on the mobile phone.
Main telephone with full range of
functions
Additional telephone for incoming
calls in two telephone mode
Establishing a Bluetooth®connection
Note that your vehicle may not be equipped with all features described.
Connecting external media sources
USB ports and an SD card slot can be found
under the center armrest.
HANDS-FREE ACCESS
If you carry the KEYLESS-GO key on your person,
you will be detected by a sensor.
Do not touch the bumper and maintain a distance
of around 12 in (30 cm).
Further information
You can find further information on your vehicle
at:
http://www.mbusa.com
If you have any questions, you can optionally also
press the ïbutton in the overhead control
panel.
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XOpening or closing: Kick into the sensor
detection area below the bumper.
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How-to videos Operator's Manuals
Further information on your vehicle
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