Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W205) 2015 - 2021 Owners Manual: At a glance

Cockpit

1. Steering wheel paddle shifters
2. Combination switch
3. DIRECT SELECT lever
4. Multimedia system display
5. Glove box
6. Start/stop button
7. Climate control systems
8. Control elements for the multimedia system
9. Hazard warning lights
10. PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamps
11. Stowage compartment
12. Control panel for the multimedia system
13. Control knob for volume and switches the sound on/off
14. Switches the multimedia system on/off
15. Rear window roller sunblind
16. ECO start/stop function
17. Active Parking Assist
18. Sets the vehicle level
19. DYNAMIC SELECT switch
20. Control panel for the multimedia system (steering wheel)
21. Adjusts the steering wheel
22. Control panel for the on-board computer
    Operates cruise control
    Operates Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC
23. Diagnostics connection
24. Opens the hood
25. Electric parking brake
26. Light switch
27. Control panel for:
    Active Steering Assist
    Active Lane Keeping Assist
    Parking Assist PARKTRONIC
    Head-up Display

Warning and indicator lamps

1. Speedometer
2. Distance warning
3. Power-assisted steering malfunction
4. Indicators
5. Multifunction display
6. Tachometer
7. Check Engine
8. Diesel engine: preglow
9. Electric parking brake applied (red)
   USA only
   Canada only
10. Brakes (red) 
    USA only
    Canada only
11. Coolant too hot/cold
12. Coolant temperature gauge
13. Electric parking brake (yellow)
14. ABS malfunction
15. Restraint system
16. Seat belt not fastened
17. High beam
18. Low beam
19. Fuel reserve with fuel filler flap location indicator
20. Fuel level display
21. Parking lights
22. Rear fog light
23. Tire pressure monitoring system
24. ESP OFF
25. ESP

1. Speedometer
2. Indicators
3. Multifunction display
4. Rear fog light
5. High beam
   Low beam
   Parking lights
6. Tachometer
7. Coolant too hot/cold
8. Coolant temperature gauge
9. Distance warning
10. Seat belt not fastened
11. Tire pressure monitoring system
12. Power-assisted steering malfunction
13. Electric parking brake (yellow)
14. Electric parking brake applied (red)
    USA only
    Canada only
15. Restraint system
16. Brakes (red)
    USA only
    Canada only
17. Fuel reserve with fuel filler flap location indicator
18. Fuel level display
19. Suspension malfunction
20. Electrical malfunction
21. Check Engine
22. Diesel engine: preglow
23. ABS malfunction
24. ESP OFF
    ESP

Overhead control panel

1. Sun visors
2. Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off
3. Switches the interior lighting control on/off
4. SOS emergency call system (Mercedes-Benz emergency call system)
5. Switches the front interior lighting on/off
6. Switches the rear interior lighting on/off
7. Switches the right-hand reading lamp on/off
8. Service call button (Mercedes me connect)
9. Eyeglasses compartment
10. Opens/closes the panoramic sliding sunroof
    Opens/closes the roller sunblinds
11. Inside rearview mirror

Door control panel and seat adjustment

1. Operates the memory function
2. Adjusts the seats electrically
3. Switches the seat heater on/off
4. Switches the seat ventilation on/off
5. Operates the outside mirrors
6. Opens/closes the trunk lid
7. Opens/closes the right side window
8. Opens/closes the left side window
9. Opens/closes the rear right side window
10. Opens/closes the rear left side window
11. Child safety lock for the rear side windows
12. Opens the door
13. Locks/unlocks the vehicle
14. Adjusts the 4-way lumbar support
15. Sets the seat fore-and-aft adjustment
16. Seat adjustment using the multimedia system
17. Adjusts the head restraints
18. Adjusts the seat height
19. Adjusts the seat backrest inclination

Emergencies and breakdowns

1. QR code for accessing the rescue card
2. Safety vests
3. Buttons for the SOS emergency call system and breakdown assistance
4. To check and top up operating fluids
5. To tow-start and tow away
6. Flat tire
7. Starting assistance
8. Hazard warning lights
9. Fuel filler flap with instruction labels for tire pressure, fuel type and QR code for accessing the rescue card
10. To tow-start and tow away
11. TIREFIT kit
12. First-aid kit
13. Warning triangle