2005 Mercedes-benz C Class 4matic Owners Manual

Operator’s Manual

C-Class Sedan

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Order No. 6515 0135 13 Part No. 203 584 49 82 USA Edition A 2005

C 230 Kompressor Sport C 240
C 240 4MATIC C 320
C 320 4MATIC C 320 Sport C 55 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time:

앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

앫 Please follow the recommendations

contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz.

앫 Please pay attention to the warnings

and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

At a glance .......................................... 21
Cockpit................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ................................ 24
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26
Center console ..................................... 27
Upper part ...................................... 27
Lower part ...................................... 28
Overhead control panel ........................ 29
Door control panel................................ 30

Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it.................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle.................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 18
Vehicle data recording......................... 19

Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 19

Contents

Getting started................................... 31
Unlocking ............................................. 32
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32
Starter switch positions.................. 33
Adjusting .............................................. 35
Seats .............................................. 35
Steering wheel................................ 39
Mirrors............................................ 41
Driving.................................................. 43
Fastening the seat belt ................... 43
Starting the engine ......................... 46
Switching on headlamps................. 49
Turn signals .................................... 50
Windshield wipers........................... 51
Problems while driving.................... 53
Parking and locking.............................. 54
Parking brake ................................. 54
Switching off headlamps................. 55
Turning off engine........................... 56

Contents

Safety and Security ........................... 57
Occupant safety................................... 58
Air bags .......................................... 59
Seat belts ....................................... 64
Children in the vehicle.................... 67
Blocking of rear door window operation........................................ 75
Panic alarm* ........................................ 76
Activating ....................................... 76
Deactivating ................................... 76
Driving safety systems......................... 77
ABS ................................................ 77
BAS ................................................ 78
ESP................................................. 79
Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ....... 82
Anti-theft systems................................ 83
Immobilizer..................................... 83
Anti-theft alarm system*................ 83
Tow-away alarm* ........................... 85

Controls in detail ............................... 87
Locking and unlocking......................... 88
SmartKey ....................................... 88
Opening the doors from the inside ....................................... 92
Opening the trunk .......................... 92
Closing the trunk............................ 94
Trunk lid emergency release .......... 95
Automatic central locking .............. 96
Locking and unlocking from the inside ....................................... 96
Seats ................................................... 98
Easy-entry/exit feature* ................ 98
Removing and installing front seat head restraints ....................... 99
Rear seat head restraints ............. 101
Multicontour seats* ..................... 104
Seat heating*............................... 105
Memory function* ............................. 106
Storing positions into memory ..... 107
Recalling positions from memory. 107
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 108

Lighting ............................................. 109
Exterior lamp switch .................... 109
Combination switch ..................... 113
Hazard warning flasher ................ 114
Interior lighting ............................ 115
Door entry lamps ......................... 116
Trunk lamp................................... 116
Instrument cluster ............................. 117
Instrument cluster illumination .... 117
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 118
Trip odometer .............................. 119
Tachometer.................................. 119
Outside temperature indicator..... 119
Control system .................................. 121
Multifunction display.................... 121
Multifunction steering wheel........ 122
Menus.......................................... 124
Standard display menu ................ 126
AUDIO menu ................................ 127
NAV* menu.................................. 130
Vehicle status message memory menu............................................ 130
Settings menu.............................. 132
Trip computer menu..................... 148
TEL menu* ................................... 150

Contents

Manual transmission ......................... 154
Shifting into reverse..................... 155
Automatic transmission*................... 156
One-touch gearshifting................. 158
Gear ranges ................................. 159
Gear selector lever position ......... 160
Automatic shift program .............. 162
Driving tips................................... 163
Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) (C 55 AMG only)....... 164
Manual shift program (C 55 AMG only)........................... 165
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 167
Good visibility .................................... 168
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 168
Rear view mirrors......................... 168
Sun visors .................................... 171
Rear window sunshade* .............. 172
Rear window defroster................. 173

Climate control................................... 174

Deactivating the climate control system .......................................... 177
Setting the temperature................ 177
Adjusting air distribution and volume .......................................... 178
Defrosting ..................................... 178
Air recirculation mode .................. 179
Air conditioning............................. 181
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents....................... 182
Audio system...................................... 183
Audio and telephone, operation.... 183
Operating safety ........................... 183
Operating and display elements.... 184
Button and soft key operation....... 186
Operation...................................... 186
Radio operation ............................ 191
Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)..................................... 196
CD mode....................................... 201
GSM network phones ................... 208
TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 214
Emergency calls “911”.................. 221

Power windows .................................. 223

Opening and closing the windows........................................ 223
Synchronizing power windows...... 226
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 227

Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 227
Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 230
Driving systems.................................. 231
Cruise control ............................... 231
Loading .............................................. 234
Roof rack* .................................... 234
Ski sack* (Canada only) ............... 234
Split rear bench seat* .................. 237
Loading instructions ..................... 239
Cargo tie-down rings*................... 240
Useful features................................... 241
Storage compartments ................. 241
Ashtrays........................................ 245
Cigarette lighter............................ 246
Electrical outlet in the rear passenger compartment............... 247
Telephone*................................... 247
Tele Aid*....................................... 248
Garage door opener*.................... 256

Contents

Operation ......................................... 263
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 264
Driving instructions............................ 265
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 265
Drinking and driving ..................... 265
Pedals .......................................... 265
Power assistance ......................... 265
Brakes .......................................... 266
Driving off..................................... 267
Parking ......................................... 267
Tires ............................................. 268
Hydroplaning................................ 268
Tire traction.................................. 269
Tire speed rating .......................... 269
Winter driving instructions ........... 270
Standing water ............................. 271
Passenger compartment .............. 272
Driving abroad.............................. 272
Control and operation of radio transmitters.................................. 272
Catalytic converter....................... 273
Emission control........................... 273
Coolant temperature .................... 274

At the gas station .............................. 275
Refueling ...................................... 275
Check regularly and before a long trip..................................... 277
Engine compartment ......................... 278
Hood ............................................ 278
Engine oil ..................................... 279
Transmission fluid level................ 282
Coolant level ................................ 283
Battery ......................................... 284
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 285
Tires and wheels................................ 286
Important guidelines .................... 286
Life of tire..................................... 287
Direction of rotation..................... 287
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 287
Rotating tires ............................... 289

Winter driving .................................... 290
Winter tires .................................. 290
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 291
Snow chains................................. 291
Maintenance...................................... 292

Clearing the maintenance service indicator .......................... 293
Maintenance service term exceeded ..................................... 293
Calling up the maintenance service indicator .......................... 293
Resetting the maintenance service indicator .......................... 294
Vehicle care....................................... 295

Cleaning and care of the vehicle ......................................... 295

Contents

Jump starting...................................... 363
Towing the vehicle.............................. 365
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 368
Fuses.................................................. 369
Aids for changing fuses ................ 369
Main fuse box in passenger compartment ................................ 370
Fuse box in engine compartment ................................ 370
Fuse box in trunk.......................... 371

Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 342
SmartKey ...................................... 343
Replacing bulbs .................................. 344
Bulbs............................................. 344
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 347
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 351
Replacing wiper blades....................... 352
Removing wiper blades................. 352
Installing wiper blades .................. 352
Flat tire............................................... 353
Preparing the vehicle .................... 353
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 353
Battery................................................ 360
Disconnecting the battery............. 361
Removing the battery.................... 361
Charging and reinstalling the battery .................................... 361
Reconnecting the battery.............. 362

Practical hints ................................ 301
What to do if … .................................. 302
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 302
Lamp in center console................ 308
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display.................... 309
Where will I find ...? ........................... 329
First aid kit................................... 329
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 329
Minispare wheel (except C 55 AMG)....................... 333
Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only)........................... 334
Spare wheel bolts ........................ 336
Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 337
Unlocking the vehicle................... 337
Locking the vehicle ...................... 338
Fuel filler flap ............................... 339
Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever .. 340
Opening/closing in an emergency..... 341
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* .......... 341

Contents

Technical data.................................. 373
Parts service ...................................... 374
Warranty coverage............................. 375

Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...................... 375
Identification labels............................ 376
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 377
C 230 Kompressor (all models) .... 377
C 240 (all models)/ C 320 (all models)/ C 55 AMG..................................... 377
Engine................................................ 378
Rims and Tires ................................... 380
Same size tires............................. 381
Mixed size tires ............................ 382
Minispare wheel ........................... 383
Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only)........................... 383
Electrical system................................ 384
Main dimensions................................ 385
Weights.............................................. 386

Technical terms............................... 399

Index................................................. 405

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 387
Capacities .................................... 387
Engine oils.................................... 390
Engine oil additives ...................... 390
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 390
Brake fluid.................................... 390
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 391
Fuel requirements ........................ 391
Gasoline additives........................ 392
Flexible Fuel Vehicles................... 392
Coolants....................................... 394
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system*......... 396
Consumer information....................... 397
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 397

왔

Product information

Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Introduction Product information

We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive informa- tion, also on permissible technical modifi- cations, and where proper installation will be performed.

Introduction Operator’s Manual

This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures.

We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Car Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only)

앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws)

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(1) the same substantial defect or mal-

function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or

Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approx. 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair at- tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs:

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(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calender days.

Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

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Introduction Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

Roadside Assistance

Change of address or ownership

The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser- vice. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program Brochure in your glove box.

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty In- formation Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that 앫 service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,

앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

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Introduction Where to find it

This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color so you can find information quickly.

At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.

Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle.

Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle.

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Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.

Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehi- cle.

Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter.

Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section.

Indexes The glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle.

왔 Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:

Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle.

Introduction Symbols

Warning!

왘 This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others.

왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.

컄 Page

Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle.

컄컄

Helpful hints or further information you may find useful.

->

This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page. In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term definitions.

Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here.

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Introduction Operating safety

Warning!

Warning!

Proper use of the vehicle

Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.

See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components.

Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.

Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road.

Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs.

Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this

manual

앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety

standards

Warning!

Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury.

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Introduction Problems with your vehicle

왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9

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Introduction Reporting safety defects

For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve- hicle safety from the Hotline.

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왔 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices

Introduction Vehicle data recording

(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system.

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At a glance Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel

Center console

Overhead control panel

Door control panel

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At a glance Cockpit

22

At a glance Cockpit

Item

8 Glove box lid release 9 Glove box lock a Center console b Starter switch c Hood lock release d Steering wheel adjustment

handle (manual)

e Steering wheel adjustment

stalk (electrical)*

Page 241
241
27
33
278
40

40

f Parking brake pedal g Remote trunk lid switch

48, 54
93

Item

h Door control panel j Parking brake release k Combination switch

앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam

l Exterior lamp switch

m Exterior rear view mirror

adjustment

n Headlamp washer switch*

Page 30
48

50
51
50
49, 109
41, 108
168

Item

1 Steering wheel gearshift control (C 55 AMG only)

2 Cruise control lever 3 Multifunction steering

wheel 4 Horn 5 Instrument cluster

Page 164

231
26, 122

24, 117

6 Lever for voice control system*1, see separate operating instructions 7 Overhead control panel 29
1 Feature description is based on preliminary infor- mation at time of printing. At time of printing, no date for availability of voice control had been set. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle model.

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At a glance Instrument cluster

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At a glance Instrument cluster

Item

Page

1 Speedometer with:

v Electronic Stability

Program (ESP) warning lamp ; Brake warning lamp, USA only

3 Brake warning

lamp, Canada only

B Low beam head-

lamp indicator lamp

2 L Left turn signal indicator lamp

3 Multifunction display

with: Trip odometer Main odometer Gear selector lever position

79, 306

48, 54, 303
48, 54, 303
49, 109
50

121

119
121
47, 121, 160

Item Program mode

Status indicator (outside temperature/digital speedometer Digital clock

4 K Right turn signal

indicator lamp

5 Tachometer with:

- Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp

ú Engine malfunction

indicator lamp, USA only

± Engine malfunction

indicator lamp, Canada only

1 Supplemental

restraint system indicator lamp

Page 121, 162, 165
119, 136

121
50

119
77, 302

304, 305

304, 305

58, 307

Item < Seat belt telltale

A High beam head-

lamp indicator lamp

6 Fuel gauge with:

Fuel reserve warning lamp 4 Fuel filler cap

location indicator: The fuel filler cap is on the rear right-hand side. 7 Coolant temperature

gauge

8 Reset button for: 앫 Resetting trip

odometer

앫 Resetting individual

settings

앫 Instrument cluster

illumination

Page 64, 307
50, 113

307

118

117
119

133

117

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At a glance Multifunction steering wheel

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Page 121
122

Item

1 Multifunction display Operating control system

2 Selecting the submenu or

setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease

3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call t to end a call

Item

Page

4 Menu systems:

Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu

5 Moving within a menu:

Press button j for next display k for previous display

C 230 Kompressor Sport, and C 320 Sport: Steering wheel in these vehicles will vary from steering wheel shown. However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to Sport models as well.

왔 Center console Upper part

At a glance Center console

Item

8 Seat heating*, passenger

side

9 Front passenger front

air bag off indicator lamp

a Audio system,

or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions)

Page 105

70, 308
183

b Climate control

Rear window defroster

174
173

Item

1 Seat heating*, driver’s side 2 Rear window sunshade

switch*

3 ESP control switch 4 Hazard warning flasher

switch – switching on/off

5 Central locking switch

Central unlocking switch 6 Switch for folding back rear seat head restraints 7 Tow-away alarm switch* Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp*

Page 105
172

79
114

96
96
102

85
84

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At a glance Center console

Lower part

Item

1 Ashtray

Cigarette lighter

2 Gear selector lever for

automatic transmission* Gearshift lever for manual transmission 3 Cup holders 4 Armrest 5 Program mode selector

switch for automatic transmission* 앫 Automatic shift

program

앫 Manual shift program

(C 55 AMG only)

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Page 245
246
47, 160
46, 154
243
242

162

165

왔 Overhead control panel

At a glance Overhead control panel

Item

6 Interior rear view mirror

7 Garage door opener* 8 Left reading lamp on/off 9 Tele Aid* (emergency call

system) button

Page 41, 168
256
116
248

Item

1 Rear interior lighting

on/off

2 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 3 Right reading lamp on/off 4 Interior lighting control 5 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid* (emergency call system), telephone* and voice control system* (see separate operating instructions)

Page 116

227
116
115
150, 208, 248

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At a glance Door control panel

Item

1 Door handle 2 Memory function* (for storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings)

3 Switches for seat

adjustment* 4 Switches for

opening/closing front door windows

5 Switch for rear door

window override

6 Switches for

opening/closing rear door windows

7 Remote trunk lid switch

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Driving

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The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment.

Unlocking with the SmartKey

SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for the trunk lid 3 Œ Unlock button 4  Panic button* (컄 page 76)

Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button* 4.

왘 Press unlock button Œ on the

SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up.

왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.

For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 88).

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Starter switch positions

SmartKey

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattend- ed in the vehicle, or with access to an un- locked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey

The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage.

1 Power supply to some electrical

consumers, such as seat adjustment

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2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical

consumers) and driving position. All lamps in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 302).

3 Starting position

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When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps in the instrument cluster come on. This indi- cates that the respective systems are operational. They should go out when the engine is running.

Vehicles with automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P.

If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if

necessary (컄 page 360).

앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 363). To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation.

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Warning!

All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion.

Seats

The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment.

Warning!

Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide un- der the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck.

That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly posi- tioned on the body. Your seat must be ad- justed so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 43). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock your vehicle.

Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the power seats* can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it is properly installed. Other- wise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er’s instructions.

1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens

Automotive Corp.

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A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Manual seat adjustment

1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Seat cushion tilt 3 Seat backrest tilt 4 Seat height

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Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Lift handle 1. 왘 Slide seat to the desired position. 왘 Allow handle 1 to reengage. 왘 Check for proper engagement before

driving.

Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The posi- tion should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

When moving the seat, make sure that there are no items in the footwell or behind the seat. Otherwise you could damage the seat.

Seat cushion tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 2 forward or back- ward until your upper legs are lightly supported

Seat backrest tilt 왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Press switch 3 in direction of arrow

until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Seat height 왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Press switch 4 in direction of arrow until your legs are lightly supported.

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Warning!

Head restraint tilt

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For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.

1 Release button Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of the head

restraint by pulling it upward.

Lowering: 왘 To lower head the restraint, push

release button 1 and push down on the head restraint.

Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the

head restraint cushion.

For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 98).

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Power seat* adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located in each front door.

1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Seat backrest tilt 왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the respective door.

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Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press switch forward or backward in

Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of

direction of arrow 4.

Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The posi- tion should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls.

When moving the seat, make sure that there are no items in the footwell or behind the seat. Otherwise you could damage the seat.

The memory function* (컄 page 106) lets you store the setting for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors.

arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Seat height 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of

arrow 2.

Head restraint height 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of

arrow 1.

Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible.

Warning!

Head restraint tilt

For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints.

Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the

head restraint cushion.

For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 98).

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Steering wheel

Warning!

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and lock your vehicle.

Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the electrical steering wheel adjustment feature* can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury.

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Steering wheel adjustment, manual

왘 Make sure the steering wheel is

securely locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off.

Warning!

Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehicle at a standstill and make sure the steering wheel is securely locked in place before driving off.

Driving without the steering wheel adjust- ment locked may cause an unexpected steering wheel movement which could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off.

1 Handle 왘 To unlock the steering column, pull

handle 1 out to its stop limit.

왘 Move steering wheel to the desired

position.

왘 To lock the steering column, push

handle 1 all the way in until it engages. The steering wheel is once again locked into position.

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Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left).

1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

or

왘 Open the driver’s door.

Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the

direction of arrow 1 until a comfort- able steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow.

Adjusting steering column up or down 왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction

of arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays (incl. malfunc- tion and indicator lamps) on the instru- ment cluster are clearly visible.

The memory function* (컄 page 106) lets you store the setting for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and exterior rear view mirrors.

Mirrors

Exterior rear view mirrors

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Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions.

Warning!

In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks.

Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al- low the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary.

Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view

mirror.

For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 168).

Warning!

Exercise care when using the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your in- terior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water.

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왘 Press button 3 for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button 2 for passenger-side exterior rear view mirror.

왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down, left, or right according to the desired setting.

If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is now properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror normally.

The memory function* (컄 page 106) lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the settings for the steering wheel and seat position.

At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.

For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 168).

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The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch.

1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view

mirror button

3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33).

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Warning!

Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear- ance for the pedals.

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate.

Fastening the seat belt

Warning!

Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women.

Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts.

If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed.

In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 64).

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Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air bag when it is properly installed. Other- wise they will be struck by the air bag when it inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er’s instructions.

1 BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens

Automotive Corp.

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Warning!

Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time.

Warning!

Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 62) and (컄 page 64).

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A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint.

Warning!

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body.

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1 Latch plate 2 Release button 3 Buckle 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt

from the belt outlet.

왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips.

왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until

it clicks.

왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to

a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.

Seat belt height adjustment Adjust seat belt so that shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of your shoulder (it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm).

Front seats

4 Button for belt outlet height adjust-

ment

왘 Press button 4 and slide belt outlet

upward or downward.

Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder

portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm. For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the belt outlet.

앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible

on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen.

앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly

upright position.

앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one

person at a time.

앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a

person and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions.

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앫 Check your seat belt during travel to

make sure that it is properly posi- tioned.

앫 Make sure that the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing.

Warning!

Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear.

Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt.

Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective- ness of the belts.

Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection.

Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Starting the engine

Manual transmission

Gearshift pattern for manual transmission For more information, see “Manual trans- mission” (컄 page 154).

Warning!

Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon- sciousness and lead to death.

Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as garage) which are not properly ven- tilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected imme- diately. If you must drive under these condi- tions, drive only with at least one window fully open.

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Starting 왘 Depress brake pedal. 왘 Make sure the gearshift lever is in neutral position (no gear selected).

왘 Fully depress clutch pedal.

Otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock.

왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 33).

For information on turning off the engine, see “Turning off engine” (컄 page 56).

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Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever

lock

R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission*” (컄 page 156).

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Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch

to position 0 and repeat starting procedure (컄 page 46).