2003 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual

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C 230 Kompressor C 320 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. Further, 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 be- fore putting it aside. 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 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 At a glance .......................................... 19 Cockpit .................................................20 Instrument cluster ................................22 Multifunction steering wheel ................24 Center console .....................................25 Overhead control panel ........................26 Door control panel ................................27 Getting started ...................................29 Unlocking .............................................30 Unlocking with the SmartKey ..........30 Adjusting ..............................................32 Seats ...............................................32 Steering wheel ................................37 Mirrors ............................................39 Driving ..................................................41 Fastening the seat belt ...................41 Starting the engine .........................44 Switching on headlamps .................47 Turn signals and high beam ............47 Windshield wipers ...........................48 Problems while driving ....................50 Contents Parking and locking ..............................51 Parking brake ..................................51 Switching off headlamps .................52 Turning off engine ...........................52 Safety and Security ...........................55 Occupant safety ...................................56 Airbags ...........................................57 Seat belts .......................................62 Children in the vehicle ....................65 Panic alarm* ........................................72 Activating ........................................72 Deactivating ....................................72 Driving safety systems .........................73 ABS .................................................73 BAS .................................................74 ESP .................................................75 Anti-theft systems ................................78 Immobilizer .....................................78 Anti-theft alarm system* ................78 Tow-away alarm* ............................79 Contents Controls in detail ............................... 81 Locking and unlocking ......................... 82 SmartKey ........................................ 82 Opening the doors from the inside . 85 Opening the trunk lid ...................... 85 Closing the trunk lid ....................... 86 Trunk lid emergency release .......... 86 Automatic central locking .............. 87 Locking and unlocking from the inside ....................................... 87 Seats .................................................... 89 Easy-entry/exit feature* ................ 89 Head restraints............................... 90 Heated seats* ................................ 91 Memory function* ................................ 93 Storing positions into memory ....... 94 Recalling positions from memory ... 94 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ............................. 95 Lighting ................................................ 96 Exterior lamp switch ....................... 96 Combination switch ........................ 99 Hazard warning flasher ................... 99 Interior lighting ............................. 100 Instrument cluster ............................. 102 Instrument cluster illumination .... 102 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 102 Trip odometer .............................. 103 Tachometer .................................. 103 Outside temperature indicator ..... 104 Control system .................................. 105 Multifunction display .................... 105 Multifunction steering wheel ........ 106 Menus .......................................... 108 Standard display menu ................ 110 AUDIO menu ................................ 110 NAV menu .................................... 112 Malfunction memory menu .......... 112 Settings menu .............................. 114 Trip computer menu ..................... 125 TEL menu* ................................... 126 Manual transmission ......................... 130 Shifting into reverse ..................... 131 Automatic transmission* ................... 132 One-touch gearshifting ................. 133 Gear ranges .................................. 134 Gear selector lever position ......... 135 Program mode selector switch ..... 136 Accelerator position ..................... 137 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 137 Good visibility .................................... 138 Rear view mirror ........................... 138 Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 140 Sun visors .................................... 141 Climate control .................................. 142 Setting the temperature ............... 145 Adjusting air distribution and volume ......................................... 145 Defrosting .................................... 146 Air recirculation mode .................. 146 Rear window defroster ................. 147 Air conditioning ............................ 148 Ventilated storage compartment . 148 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents ...................... 149 Deactivating the climate control system ......................................... 149 Automatic climate control* (Canada only) .................................... 150 Setting the temperature ............... 152 Adjusting air distribution .............. 153 Adjusting air volume .................... 153 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ....... 154 Defrosting .................................... 154 Contents Air recirculation mode .................. 154 Charcoal filter .............................. 156 Rear window defroster ................. 156 Air conditioning ............................ 157 Residual heat and ventilation* ..... 158 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents ...................... 158 Audio system ..................................... 159 Audio and telephone, operation ... 159 Operating safety ........................... 159 Operating and display elements ... 160 Button and soft key operation ...... 162 Operation ..................................... 162 Radio mode .................................. 165 Cassette mode ............................. 168 CD changer* operating mode ...... 172 Telephone* operation .................. 176 Power windows .................................. 182 Opening and closing the windows 182 Synchronizing power windows ..... 184 Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* ......... 185 Opening and closing the sunshades for the panorama sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 185 Opening and closing the panorama sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 186 Synchronizing the panorama sliding/pop-up roof ..................... 188 Driving systems ................................. 189 Cruise control .............................. 189 Loading .............................................. 192 Roof rack* ................................... 192 Luggage cover ............................. 192 Split folding rear bench seat......... 192 Loading instructions .................... 194 Useful features .................................. 195 Interior storage spaces ................ 195 Ashtrays ....................................... 198 Cigarette lighter ........................... 199 Telephone* ................................... 200 Tele Aid* ...................................... 201 Garage door opener...................... 209 Operation ......................................... 213 The first 1000 miles (1500km) .......... 214 Driving instructions ........................... 215 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 215 Drinking and driving ..................... 215 Pedals .......................................... 215 Power assistance.......................... 216 Brakes........................................... 216 Driving off .....................................217 Parking .........................................217 Tires ..............................................218 Hydroplaning ................................ 219 Tire traction ..................................219 Tire speed rating ...........................219 Winter driving instructions ............220 Standing water .............................221 Passenger compartment ...............221 Driving abroad ..............................221 Control and operation of radio transmitter ....................................222 Catalytic converter .......................222 Emission control ...........................223 Coolant temperature ....................223 At the gas station ...............................224 Check regularly and before a long trip ........................................225 Engine compartment .......................... 226 Hood .............................................226 Engine oil ......................................227 Transmission fluid level ................229 Coolant level .................................229 Battery ..........................................231 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system ...........232 Contents Tires and wheels ................................ 233 Important guidelines .................... 233 Life of tire ..................................... 234 Direction of rotation ..................... 234 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 234 Rotating wheels ............................ 235 Winter driving..................................... 236 Winter tires ................................... 236 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 237 Snow chains ................................. 237 Maintenance ...................................... 238 Clearing the service indicator....... 238 Service term exceeded ................. 238 Calling up the service indicator .... 239 Resetting the service indicator..... 239 Vehicle care ....................................... 240 Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 240 Practical hints.................................. 245 What to do if … .................................. 246 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 246 Lamp in center console ................ 251 Messages in the display ............... 252 Where will I find ... ............................. 271 First aid kit ................................... 271 Spare wheel ................................. 271 Vehicle tool kit ............................. 272 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 274 Unlocking the vehicle ................... 274 Locking the vehicle ...................... 275 Changing batteries ....................... 276 Fuel filler flap ............................... 277 Manually unlocking the transmission selector lever .......... 277 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 278 Panorama sliding/pop-up roof ..... 278 Replacing bulbs ................................. 280 Bulbs ............................................ 280 Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 282 Side marker lamp bulb ................. 285 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 285 Replacing wiper blades ...................... 287 Removing ..................................... 287 Installing ...................................... 287 Flat tire .............................................. 288 Preparing the vehicle ................... 288 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 288 Battery ............................................... 294 Disconnecting the battery ............ 295 Removing the batteries ................ 295 Charging and reinstalling batteries ...................................... 295 Reconnecting the batteries .......... 295 Jump starting ..................................... 297 Towing the vehicle ............................. 299 Installing towing eye bolt ............. 302 Fuses ................................................. 303 Fuse box in passenger compartment ............................... 303 Fuse box in engine compartment . 303 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk ............ 304 Contents Technical terms ...............................327 Index .................................................333 Technical data ................................. 305 Spare parts service ............................ 306 Warranty coverage ............................. 307 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... 307 Identification labels ........................... 308 Certification label ......................... 308 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............................................. 308 Identification labels and numbers 308 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 309 C 230 Kompressor ....................... 309 C 320 ........................................... 309 Engine ................................................ 310 Rims and Tires ................................... 311 Same size tires ............................. 311 Mixed size tires ............................ 312 Spare wheel ................................. 313 Electrical system ................................ 314 Main Dimensions................................ 315 Weights .............................................. 316 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 317 Capacities..................................... 317 Engine oils .................................... 319 Engine oil additives ....................... 319 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 319 Brake fluid .................................... 319 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 320 Fuel requirements ........................ 320 Gasoline additives ........................ 321 Coolants ...................................... 321 Windshield and headlamp washer system ............................. 324 Consumer information ....................... 325 Uniform tire quality grading ......... 325 Contents Introduction Product information Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz orig- inal 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 their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. 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. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories ap- proved by us are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be per- formed. Introduction Operator’s Manual 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 au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures. 10 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 Service Book- let 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). (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 18 000 miles (approx. 29 000 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: Introduction Operator’s Manual (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. 11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Service Booklet describes all the nec- essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each ser- vice 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-MER-Cedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus- tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram 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-MER-Cedes, or Customer Ser- vice (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-MER-Cedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 12 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 your 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 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5 Introduction Operator’s Manual 13 Introduction Where to find it Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. For you to find information quickly each section has its own reference color: 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. 14 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 Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 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. Warning! Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. -> Introduction Symbols 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. 컄 Page 컄컄 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 cross-reference term defini- tions. Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here. 15 Introduction Operating safety Operating safety Warning! Proper use of the vehicle 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 stan- dards Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are in- terconnected, any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic system malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your ve- hicle. Ensure that any repairs or modifications to electronic components are carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 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 nev- er turn off the engine while driving. 16 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 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 your 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. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5 17 Introduction Reporting safety defects 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. 18 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 19 At a glance Cockpit Cockpit 20 Page 140 47 47 48 99 189 22, 102 24, 106 Item 1 Headlamp washer switch* 2 Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam 3 Cruise control lever 4 Instrument cluster 5 Multifunction steering wheel 6 Horn 7 Lever for voice control system*, see separate op- erating instructions 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box lid release 26 195 Item 10 Glove box lid 11 Center console 12 Starter switch 13 Steering wheel adjustment handle, manual 14 Hood lock release 15 Parking brake pedal 16 Power window switches 17 Steering wheel adjustment stalk, electrical* Page 195 25 31 38 226 46 182 38 18 Parking brake release 19 Door control panel 20 Exterior lamp switch 21 Exterior mirror adjustment 46 27 47, 96 39 At a glance Cockpit 21 At a glance Instrument cluster Instrument cluster 22 Item Page Item Page Item Page At a glance Instrument cluster 1 Reset knob for: 앫 Resetting trip odome- ter 앫 Instrument cluster illu- mination 앫 Resetting individual settings 2 Tachometer with: 103 102 114 ? Engine malfunction 250 indicator lamp - Antilock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) malfunc- tion indicator lamp 247 ; Brake warning 249 lamp, except Cana- da 3 Brake warning 249 lamp, Canada only 3 Speedometer with: 4 Multifunction display L Left turn signal indi- cator lamp K Right turn signal in- dicator lamp v Electronic Stability 246 Program (ESP) warning lamp A High beam head- 99 lamp indicator E Indicator lamp with- out function1 DTR Indicator lamp with- out function1 1 The indicator lamp illuminates briefly when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 2 with: Trip odometer Main odometer Outside temperature dis- play Digital clock 5 Display for program mode and selector lever position 6 Fuel gauge with: Fuel reserve warning lamp < Seat belt nonusage warning lamp 1 Supplemental re- straint system indi- cator lamp 103 104 116 135 136 250 250 248 23 Page 105 106 Item 1 Multifunction display in speedometer Operating control sys- tem 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume ç down/to decrease æ up/to increase 3 Telephone*: Press button í to take a call ì to end a call Item Page 4 Menu systems: Press but- ton è for next system ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Multifunction steering wheel 24 Center console At a glance Center console Item 9 Climate control 10 Ashtray 11 Storage compartment 12 Armrest 13 Program mode selector for automatic transmission 14 Gearshift lever for manual transmission Selector lever for automat- ic transmission Page 142 198 196 197 136 44 45 Item 1 Seat heater*, driver‘s side 2 ESP control switch 3 Hazard warning flasher switch – switching on/off 4 Central locking switch 5 Anti-theft alarm system in- dicator lamp Tow-away alarm switch 6 Seat heater*, passenger side 7 Indicator lamp 7 8 Audio system, or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) Page 91 75 99 87 78 79 91 67 159 25 At a glance Overhead control panel Overhead control panel 26 Item 1 Rear interior lighting on/off Page 100 2 Panorama sliding/pop-up 186 roof* 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 instruc- tions) 6 Rear view mirror 7 Garage door opener 8 Left reading lamp on/off 9 Tele Aid* (emergency call system) button 101 100 200 39, 138 209 101 204 Door control panel At a glance Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, mirror and steer- ing wheel settings) 3 Seat adjustment 4 Switches for opening/clos- ing front door windows Page 85 93 32 182 27 28 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 29 Getting started Unlocking 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 help you with further in- formation. The corresponding page refer- ences are at the end of each segment. Unlocking Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Œ Unlock button 3 Â Panic button* (컄 page 72) Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button* 3. 왘 Press unlock button 2 Œ on the key. All turn signal lamps blink once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the key in the starter switch. 30 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. Vehicles with automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. Starter switch positions Starter switch 0 For removing key The steering is locked when the key is removed from the starter switch. If necessary, move steering wheel slight- ly to allow the locking mechanism to engage. 1 Power supply to some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position 3 Starting position Getting started Unlocking If the key is left in the starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the starter switch. 앫 Remove the key from the starter switch and reinsert. If the key can still not be turned, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 294). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 297). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge and a possible dead battery, al- ways remove the key from the starter switch. 31 Getting started Adjusting Adjusting 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 serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can cor- rectly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 41). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed. The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment. Warning! 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 reclined. Sitting in an excessively re- clined position 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 abdomen or neck. That could cause 32 When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the starter switch and lock your ve- hicle. The power seats* can also be operated with the driver’s or passenger door open. 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. Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Other- wise they will be struck by the airbag 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. 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 1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Seat cushion tilt 3 Seat height 4 Backrest tilt Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Lift handle 1. 왘 Slide seat to the desired position. 왘 Allow handle 1 to reengage. Check for proper engagement before driving. 왘 Check for proper engagement before driving. Adjust to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelera- tor/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far rearward as possible, con- sistent with ability to properly operate con- trols. When moving the seats, be sure that there are no items in the footwell or be- hind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats. Seat cushion tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 2 forward or backward until your upper legs are lightly sup- ported. Getting started Adjusting Seat height 왘 Pull handle 3 up to raise seat cushion. Push handle 3 down to lower seat cushion Backrest tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 4 forward or back- ward. Head restraint height Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent. 33 Getting started Adjusting 1 Release knob 왘 Manually adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward. To lower the head restraint, push release knob 1 and press down on the head restraint. Head restraint tilt 왘 Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 89) 34 Power seat* 왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward position 1 or 2. or 왘 Open the driver’s or front passenger door. 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 Backrest tilt in the direction of arrow 4. Adjust to a comfortable seating posi- tion that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls. When moving the seat, be sure that there are no items in the footwell or be- hind the seat. Otherwise you could damage the seat. With the memory function* (컄 page 93) you can store seat posi- tions together with settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or back in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steer- ing wheel. Head restraint height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 1. Getting started Adjusting Warning! Folding the front seat backrest forward For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent. Head restraint tilt 왘 Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 89). 1 Release lever In addition to the front seat backrests, the front seat cushions can also be shifted forward to permit easy access to the rear whenever the seat is located in the rear half of its adjustment range. Swivel backrest forward by pulling the release lever until the seat moves in a combined forward and upward move- ment. 35 Getting started Adjusting Folding backrest forward 왘 Pull release lever 1 forward and tilt the Folding backrest back 왘 Fold and press the backrest rearward Rear seat head restraints seat backrest forward. until it engages in driving position. Warning! Vehicles with power seat*: The head restraints will automatically move down. Vehicles with power seat*: The head restraint returns to its previous posi- tions. 왘 Vehicles with manual seat adjustment: If necessary, press the head restraint downward while tilting the backrest forward. 왘 Vehicles with manual seat adjustment: If necessary, pull the head restraint out while tilting the seat back. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 89). For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints. 1 Lock button 36 Folding head restraints back 왘 Push lock button 1. Raising: 왘 Pull up on head restraint. The head restraints will fold backward. Placing head restraint upright 왘 Pull the head restraint forward until it locks into position. Two different head restraint angle posi- tions are available. If the head restraint is fully retracted, press release knob 1 and pull the head restraint out. Lowering: 왘 Push button 1. 왘 Push down on head restraint. Head restraint height Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent. 1 Release knob Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing, or driving without the adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the starter switch and lock your ve- hicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature* can also be operated with the driv- er’s door open. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 37 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment, manual 1 Release handle 왘 To unlock the steering column, pull handle 1 out until its stop limit. 왘 Adjust the steering wheel to the de- sired position. 왘 To lock, press handle 1 all the way in until it engages. The steering wheel is once again locked into position. 38 Do not drive the vehicle until you have properly locked the steering column. If the warning message STEERING WHEEL ADJUST - LOCK! is displayed while the engine is running, the steer- ing column is not locked (컄 page 268). Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* 왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. or 왘 Open the driver’s door. The switch is located on the steering col- umn (lower left). 1 Steering column, lengthen or shorten 2 Steering column, height Steering column, lengthen or shorten 왘 Move stalk forward or backward in the direction of arrow 1 until a comfortable steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Steering column, height 왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Make sure that your legs can move freely and that all the dis- plays (including malfunction and indi- cator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. With the memory function* (컄 page 93) you can store settings for the steering wheel together with set- tings for the exterior rear view mirrors and seat positions. Mirrors Adjust the inside 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. Getting started Adjusting Inside rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the inside rear view mirror. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 138). 39 Getting started Adjusting Exterior rear view mirrors Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger 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- side 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 by applying plenty of water. 40 The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. 왘 Press button 3 for the left mirror or button 2 for the right mirror. 왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down, left or right according to the setting de- sired. With the memory function* (컄 page 93) you can store settings for the exterior rear view mirrors together with seat positions and settings for the steering wheel. If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward or backward, 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. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 138). 1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger side mirror 3 Driver’s side mirror 왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched on. All the lights in the instrument cluster light up. Driving 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 passenger should al- ways 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 airbags can only protect as ex- pected if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 56). Getting started Driving Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger side front airbag when it is properly installed. Other- wise they will be struck by the airbag 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. 41 Getting started Driving 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 reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position 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 abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best re- straint when the wearer is in an upright po- sition and the belt is properly positioned on the body. 42 Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re- strained with a separate seat belt - even those in the rear. Warning! Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 60). The seat belt presenter for driver and pas- senger makes it easier to put on the seat belt. 1 Seat belt presenter 왘 Manually adjust the seat belt presenter to the desired position The seat belt presenter must be put back to its original position before lean- ing the seat backrest toward the rear or letting someone enter the rear passen- ger compartment. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Belt outlet height adjustment Getting started Driving 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 or pass under the 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 up- right position. 1 Latch plate 2 Release button 3 Buckle 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from the belt outlet. 왘 Place the belt over your shoulder. 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until it clicks. 1 Button for belt outlet height adjust- 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one ment 왘 To raise, slide belt outlet upward. 왘 To lower, press button 1 and slide belt outlet downward. person at a time. 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per- son and another object at the same time. 앫 Check your seat belt during travel to ensure that it is properly positioned. 43 Getting started Driving 앫 Ensure that the seat belt is always fit- ted snugly. You should avoid wearing bulky clothing, such as winter coats, when traveling in the vehicle. 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. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 44 Starting the engine Manual transmission 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. Gearshift pattern for manual transmission 왘 Make sure that the gearshift lever is in Neutral position. 왘 Do not depress accelerator. 왘 Fully depress clutch pedal. Otherwise the engine cannot be start- ed due to the integrated safety inter- lock. 왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to position 3. Release only when the en- gine is firing regularly (컄 page 31). More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 130). Automatic transmission* Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position 왘 Make sure that the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress accelerator. Starting 왘 Turn the key in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 31). You can also use the “touch-start” function. Turn the key to position 3 and release it again immediately. The en- gine then starts automatically. 왘 Depress the brake pedal. The selector lever lock is released. For information on turning off the engine with the key see “Turning off the engine” (컄 page 52) Getting started Driving Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 Turn key in starter to position 0 and re- peat starting procedure. Remember that extended starting at- tempts can drain the battery 왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 297). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 45 Getting started Driving Parking brake 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the starter switch and lock the ve- hicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury. 46 왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on handle 1. The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. Driving 왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Move selector lever to position D or R (manual transmission: first or reverse gear). 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto- matic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down. You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If you hear a warning signal when driv- ing off, you have forgotten to release the parking brake. Release the parking brake. Simultaneously depressing the acceler- ator pedal and applying the brake re- duces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. After a cold start, the automatic transmis- sion engages at a higher revolution. This al- lows the catalytic converter to reach its operating temperature earlier. Vehicles with automatic transmission: Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion. Getting started Driving Switching on headlamps Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is on the left of the steering column. Exterior lamp switch 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on 왘 Turn the switch to B. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 96). Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left 왘 Press the combination switch up 1 or down 2. Warning! Vehicles with automatic transmission: It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or some- thing. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi- cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre- vent this type of loss of control. More information on driving can be found in the “Operation” section (컄 page 215). 47 Getting started Driving To signal minor directional changes, move combination switch to point of resistance only and release. The turn signal blinks three times. High beam 왘 Push the combination switch forward. The high beam symbol A in the instrument cluster lights up. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 99). 48 Windshield wipers The combination switch is on the left of the steering column. Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the de- sired position depending on the inten- sity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed Combination switch 1 Single wipe 2 Switching on windshield wipers 왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched on. Single wipe 왘 Press switch briefly in the direction of arrow 1. The windshield wipers wipe one time without washer fluid. Wiping with windshield washer fluid

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2003 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual