2004 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual

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Audible 72, 79 348 Canceling 79 Visual 78 Alarm system Anti-theft 78 Alignment bolt 303 Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 341 Anticorrosion/antifreeze 337 Antiglare Automatic 146 Antilock brake system (ABS) 341 Anti-theft alarm system Arming 78 Canceling alarm 79 Disarming 79 Anti-theft systems 78 Anti-theft alarm system 78 Immobilizer 78 Tow-away alarm 79 Aquaplaning 227 Armrest Storage compartment in front of 201 Storage spaces 202 Ashtray 203 ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 241 AUDIO menu 114 Selecting radio station 115 Audio system 159 Audio and telephone, operation 159 Button and soft key operation 162 Cassette operation 172 CD operation 175 Operating and display elements 160 Operating safety 159 Operation 162 Radio operation 165 Switching off 162 Switching on 162 Telephone operation 179 Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 146 Automatic central locking Activating/deactivating (control system) 129 Automatic climate control Deactivating 156 Automatic headlamp mode 99 Automatic lighting control Activating 103 Deactivating 103 Automatic locking when driving 87 Automatic transmission 139 Accelerator position 145 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 145 Fluid level 241 Gear ranges 141 Gear selector lever position 142 Gear shifting malfunctions 145 Kickdown 145 Manual shifting 140 One-touch gearshifting 140 Program mode selector switch 144 Selector lever position 139 Starting with 45 Transmission fluid 241 Winter program mode 144 Auxiliary fuse box 318 BabySmartTM Airbag deactivation system 67, 341 Compatible child seats 67, 341 Self-test 68 Backrest Folding forward 198 Folding rearward 198 BAS 74, 341 Messages in display 265 Batteries, SmartKey Changing 290 Check lamp 83 Checking 84 Battery discharged Jump starting 310 Battery, vehicle 242, 307 Charging 308 Disconnecting 308 Messages in display 269 Reconnecting 308 Reinstalling 308 Removing 308 Bi-Xenon headlamps* 341 Bi-Xenon type Front lamp bulbs 296 Block heater 248 Bolts For spare wheel 287 Brake assist system (BAS) 341 Brake fluid 234, 332 Brake lamp bulbs 294 Brake lamp, high mounted 294 Brake pads Message in display 270 Brakes 224 Index 349 Index Warning lamp 259 Break-in period 222 Bulbs, replacing 293 Additional turn signals 293 Brake lamps 294 Fog lamps 293 Front lamps 293 High beam 293 High mounted brake lamp 294 License plate lamps 294, 299 Low beam 293 Parking lamps 293, 294, 296, 297 Rear fog lamp 294 Rear fog lamps 298 Side marker lamps 294, 298 Standing lamps 293, 294, 296, 297 Tail lamp assemblies 294, 298 Turn signal lamps 293, 294 Button Audio system 162 350 CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 341 Calling up Range (distance to empty) 134 Service indicator 250 Lower part 26 PASS.AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 263 Upper part 25 Centigrade CAN system 341 Capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 330 Cargo compartment Lighting 104 Cassette operation Playing cassettes 172 Cassette player Operating 116 Catalytic converter 231 CD changer* 175 CD operation 175 CD player Operating 116 Center console 25 Setting temperature units 123 Central locking From inside 88 Switch 88 Switching on/off (control system) 129 Unlocking from inside 88 Central locking switch 88 Changing Batteries (SmartKey) 290 Key setting 129 Changing CDs 175 Charging Vehicle battery 308 CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 260 Check gas cap Message in display 277 Checking Coolant level 235, 241 Oil level 235, 237 Tire inflate pressure 235 Vehicle lighting 235 Child safety 65 Airbags 58 Infant and child restraint systems 62, 65 LATCH child seat mounts 70 Child seat mounts see LATCH child seat mounts 70 Cigarette lighter 204 Cleaning Cup holder 255 Gear selector lever 255 Hard plastic trim items 255 Headlamps 148 Headliner and shelf below rear window 255 Instrument cluster 255 Leather upholstery 256 Light alloy wheels 254 MB Tex upholstery 256 Plastic and rubber parts 256 Seat belts 255 Steering wheel 255 Upholstery 256 Windows 254 Windshield 50 Wiper blades 254 Wood trims 256 Climate control 150 Adjusting 153 Defogging windshield 153 Defrosting 154 Rear window defroster 149 Setting the temperature 153 Clock 23, 122 Closing Glove box 200 Hood 237 power window with SmartKey 188 Index Roller sunblind for the sliding/pop-up roof 189 Side windows 187 Sliding/pop-up roof 190, 292 Trunk lid 86 Windows 186 Windows with SmartKey 188 Closing sliding/pop-up roof In an emergency 292 Cockpit 20, 341 Cockpit management and data system (COMAND*) 342 Collapsible tire 342 COMAND* 342 COMAND* see separate operating instruc- tions Combination switch 102 High beam flasher 102 Turn signals 48 Windshield wipers 49 Consumer information 339 Control and operation of radio transmitters 230 Control system 109, 342 351 Index AUDIO menu 114 Convenience submenu 129 Display digital speedometer 114 Functions 110, 113 Instrument cluster submenu 122 Lighting submenu 125 Malfunction memory menu 117 Menus 112, 113, 343 Multifunction display 109 Multifunction steering wheel 110 NAV menu 117 Selecting radio system 115 Settings menu 118 Standard display menu 114 Submenus 111, 113 TEL* menu 134 Trip computer menu 132 Vehicle submenu 128 Convenience submenu 129 Activating easy-entry/exit feature 130 352 Setting key dependency 131 Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror 132 Coolant 241, 336 Adding 241 Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 336 Capacities 330 Checking level 241 Messages in display 271, 272 Temperature 232 Temperature indicator 106 Warning lamp 272 Coolant level Checking 235, 241 Cruise control 194, 342 Canceling 195 Driving downhill 195 Driving uphill 195 Fine adjustment 196 Message in display 274 Saving current speed 195 Setting speeds 196 Cruise control lever 194 Cruising range, fuel 335 Cup holder Cleaning 255 In front seat armrest 201 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 341 Daytime running lamp mode 100 Setting 125, 126 Deactivating Air conditioning (cooling) 156 Air recirculation mode 155 Alarm 79 Anti-theft alarm system 79 Central locking (control system) 129 Climate control 151 Cruise control 195 Defrost 154 ESP 76 Exterior lamps 99 Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 127 Front fog lamps 127 Hazard warning flasher 102 Headlamps 53 Immobilizer 78 Interior lighting delayed shut-off 128 Rear window defroster 149 Seat heater 94 Tow-away alarm 80 Deep water see Standing water 229 Defogging Windshield 153 Defrosting 154 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 127 Interior lighting 128 Dialing A number (telephone) 136 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 50 With starting 46 Digital speedometer 114 Direction of rotation (tires) 245 Discharged battery Jump starting 310 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 308 Display Selecting 125 Display elements Audio system 160 Displays Digital speedometer 114 Messages 238, 264 Selecting 125 Service indicator 249 Showing malfunctions 118 Symbol messages 268 Text messages 265 Index Distance to empty (range) Calling up 132 Door control panel 28 Door handle 28 Door unlock With Tele Aid* 213 Doors Message in display 274 Opening from inside vehicle 85 Opening from outside 83 Downhill driving Cruise control 195 Downshifting 138, 140 Drink holder see Cup holder 201 Drinking and driving 223 Driving Aquaplaning 227 General instructions 41, 223 In winter 228 Problems 50 353 Index Safety systems 73 Through standing water 229 Emergency call system* 206 Emergency calls Driving abroad 230 Driving instructions 223 Driving off 225 Driving safety systems ABS 73 BAS 74 ESP 75 Driving systems 194 Cruise control 194 Driving safety systems 73 Easy-entry/exit feature 89 Activating 130 Interrupting movement 89, 130 Electrical fuses 317 Electrical system Technical data 327 Electronic Stability Program see ESP 23, 75, 342 Initiating an emergency call 209 Telephone* 184 With Tele Aid* 208 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 145 Emergency operations Closing sliding/pop-up roof 292 Locking the vehicle 289 Opening sliding/pop-up roof 292 Remote door unlock 213 Unlocking the vehicle 288 Emergency release Trunk lid 86 Emergency tensioning device see ETD 64, 342 Emission control 231 Emission control label 322 Ending A call (telephone) 135 Engine Compartment 236 Message in display 260 Starting with automatic transmission 45 Starting with manual transmission 44 Starting with the key 45 Technical data 324 Turning off with the key 53 Engine cleaning 253 Engine compartment 236 Fuse box in 317 Hood 236 Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23, 260 Engine number 342 Engine oil 237, 332 Adding 239 Additives 332 Checking level 237 Consumption 237 Display messages 275 Filler neck 240 354 Index Messages in display 238, 276 Viscosity 342 Engine oil level see Oil level 235 ESP 23, 75, 342 Messages in display 266 Switching off 76 Switching on 77 Synchronizing 266 Warning lamp 261 ETD 342 Safety guidelines 60 ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 64 Ethanol fuel At the gas station 233 Switching fuels 334 Exterior lamp switch 98 Exterior lamps Delayed shut-off 127 Exterior rear view mirror Activating parking position 147 Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting 40 Parking position for 132 Fahrenheit Setting temperature units 123 Fastening the seat belts 41 Fine adjustment Cruise control 196 First aid kit 284 Flat tire 301 Inflating the spare tire 304 Lowering the vehicle 306 Mounting the spare wheel 301 Preparing the vehicle 301 Spare wheel 285 Flexible fuel vehicles 334 At the gas station 233 Switching fuels 334 Flexible Service System (FSS) 249, 342 Fog lamp, front 101 Fog lamp, rear 101, 294 Fog lamps Replacing bulbs 293 Fog lamps, front Messages in display 278 Replacing bulbs 294 Front airbags 61 Front fog lamp Switching on 101 Front lamps Bi-Xenon type 296 Halogen-type 295 Messages in display 277, 279 Replacing bulbs 293, 295 Switching on 98 Front seat backrest Folding backrest back 37 Folding backrest forward 36 355 Index Front seat head restraints Installing 90 Manual seat 90 Power seat* 91 Removing 90 Front seats Heater 93 Fuel consumption statistics After start 133 Since last reset 133 Fuel filler flap 233 Locking 233 Opening 291 Unlocking 233 FSS (Flexible Service System) 249, 342 Fuel 234 Fuel requirements 333 Fuel reserve tank Additives 334 Cruising range 335 E85 (Ethanol fuel) 335 Fuel reserve warning lamp 262 Gasoline additives 334 Premium unleaded gasoline 234, 331, 333 Requirements 333 Reserve warning 23 Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334 Technical data 330 Fuel additives 334 Message in display 277 Fuel tank Capacity 331 Filler flap 233 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities 330 Functions (control system) 110, 113 Resetting 120 Fuse box 317 Fuse chart 317 Fuse extractor 318 Fuses 317 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 318 Fuse box in engine compartment 317 Fuse box in passenger compartment 317 Fuse chart 317 Fuse extractor 318 Garage door opener 27, 214 Gasoline see Fuel 234 Gasoline additives 334 Gear range 342 Automatic transmission 141 Limiting 141 Shifting into optimal 140 Gear range limit Canceling 140 Gear selector lever 291 Cleaning 255 Position 142 Unlocking manually 291 Global Locking 83 Unlocking 83 356 Index Global Positioning System (GPS) 343 Glove box 21, 200 Closing 200 Opening 200 Good visibility 146 GPS 343 Halogen-type Front lamp bulbs 295 Hands-free microphone 27 Hard plastic trim items Cleaning 255 Hazard warning flasher 102 Switching off 102 Switching on 102 Head restraints 90 Manual seats 34 Power seats* 36 Rear seats 91 Headlamp cleaning system 243 Headlamps Automatic control 99 Bi-Xenon 341 Bi-Xenon type* Replacing bulbs 296 Cleaning 253 Cleaning system 148, 243 Halogen-type Replacing bulbs 295 Refilling washer fluid 243 Switching off 53 Switching on 48 Washer fluid 338 Washer system 338 Height adjustment Head restraints 34, 36, 91 Seat belts 43 Steering wheel 37 High beam flasher 102 High beam headlamps Messages in display 278 Replacing bulbs 293, 295 Switching on 102 High beam headlamps xenon type Replacing bulbs 296 High mounted brake lamp 294 Hood 236 Closing 237 Message in display 277 Opening 236 Headliner and shelf below rear window Hydroplaning see Aquaplaning 227 Cleaning 255 Heated seats 93 Identification labels 322 Ignition 31 Switching on 45 357 Index Immobilizer 78 Activating 78 Deactivating 78 Infant and child restraint systems 65 Installing 69 LATCH child seat mounts 70 Inflating Spare tire 304 Information Button for Tele Aid* 211 Installing Infant and child restraint systems 69 Towing eye bolt 316 Wiper blades 300 Instrument cluster 22, 105, 343 Cleaning 255 Coolant temperature indicator 106 Illumination 105 Lamps in 261–262 Multifunction display 109 Outside temperature indicator 107 Selecting language 124 Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20 Interior lighting 103 Activating automatic control 103 Deactivating automatic control 103 Delayed shut-off 128 Manual operation 103 Interior rear view mirror Adjusting 39 Antiglare 146 Interior storage spaces 200 Armrest 202 Cup holder 201 Glove box 200 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 203 Storage compartment in front of armrest 201 Jack 285, 286 Jump starting 310 Key dependency memory Settings 131 Key positions in starter switch 31 Key, mechanical 288, 289 Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 83 Changing the batteries 290 Checking the batteries 84 Factory setting 83 Global locking 83 Global unlocking 83 Individual setting 83 Loss of 84 Positions in starter switch 31 Remote controls 82 Restoring to factory setting 83 358 Starting the engine 45 Unlocking with 30 Kickdown 145, 343 Kilometers/miles in speedometer 124 Km/h or mph in speedometer 124 Labels, identification 322 Lamp bulbs, exterior 293 Lamps Fog lamps 101 Lamps, exterior Front 293 Light sensor 278 Messages in display 277, 279–?? Rear 294 Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 258 Airbag Off 61 Battery (SmartKey) 83 Brakes 259 CHECK ENGINE 260 Coolant 271 Engine diagnostics 260, 262 ESP 261 Fuel reserve 262 Instrument cluster 261–262 Seat belts 262 Service indicator 249 SRS 57 Turn signals 23 Language Multifunction display 124 Setting 124 LATCH child seat mounts 70 Folding back 70 Layout of poly-V-belt drive 323 Leather upholstery Cleaning 256 License plate lamps Messages in display 278 Index Replacing bulbs 294, 299 Light alloy wheels Cleaning 254 Technical data 326 Light sensor 278 Lighter see Cigarette lighter 204 Lighting 98 Automatic headlamp mode 99 Combination switch 102 Daytime running lamp mode 100 Exterior lamp switch 98 Fog lamps 101 Front fog lamp 101 High beam flasher 102 High beams 102 Instrument cluster illumination 105 Interior 103 Locator lighting 100 Low beam 98 Manual headlamp mode 99 359 Index Night security illumination 100 Parking lamps 98 Rear fog lamp 101 Settings (control system) 125 Trunk 104 Limiting the gear range 141 Limp Home Mode 145 Loading 197 Instructions 199 Roof rack 197 Split rear bench seat 197 Locator lighting 100 Setting 126 Lock button 343 Lock buttons 343 Locking 52, 82 Fuel filler flap 233 Global, SmartKey 83 Vehicle in an emergency 289 Loss of keys 84 360 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 321 Low beam headlamps Messages in display 279 Replacing bulbs 293, 295 Lowering Vehicle 306 Lubricants Technical data 330 Luggage cover 197 Main dimensions 328 Maintenance 249 Vehicles with E85 fuel 335 Malfunction Displaying 118 Malfunction memory 117 Calling up 117 Manual headlamp mode 99 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 291 Interior lighting control 103 Locking the vehicle 289 Sliding/pop-up roof 292 Unlocking gear selector lever 291 Unlocking the driver’s door 288 Unlocking the trunk lid 289 Manual seat Adjusting 33 Adjusting backrest tilt 33 Adjusting head restraint height 34 Adjusting head restraint tilt 34, 36 Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33 Adjusting seat height 33 Front seat head restraints 90 Seat fore and aft adjustment 33 Manual transmission 137 Shifting into reverse 138 Starting with 44 MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 256 Mechanical key 288, 289 Memory function 95, 343 Recalling positions from memory 96 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking positions 97 Storing key dependent settings 96 Menus 110 AUDIO 114 Control system 343 In control system 112, 113 Malfunction memory 117 NAV 117 Settings menu 118 Standard display 114 Submenus 111 TEL* 134 Trip computer 132 Microphone Hands-free microphone 27 Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 124 Mirrors Adjusting 39 Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 146 Exterior rear view mirror 40 Exterior rear view mirror parking positions 132 Interior rear view mirror 39 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 97 MON 234 MON (Motor Octane Number) 343 Mph or km/h in speedometer 124 Multifunction display 109, 343 Displaying gear range 141 Selecting language 124 Standard display 113 Multifunction display messages ABS 268 BAS 265 Battery 269 Brake fluid 270 Brake pads 270 Check engine 260 Check gas cap 277 Coolant 272 Coolant level 271 Cruise control 274 Display 274 Doors 274 Engine 260 Engine oil 276 ESP 266 Fuel reserve tank 277 Hood 277 Key 277 Lamps 277, 279–?? Parking brake 269 Steering column not properly locked 282 Steering gear oil level 282 Tele Aid* 283 Telephone* 283 Trunk lid 283 Index 361 Index Washer fluid 283 Oil Multifunction steering wheel 24, 110, 343 Buttons 110 Navigation system Operating 117 See separate COMAND* operating in- structions Night security illumination 100 Setting 127 Occupant safety 56 Airbags 57 Children and airbags 58 Children in the vehicle 65 Fastening the seat belt 41 Infant and child restraint systems 65 LATCH child seat mounts 70 Seat belts 41, 60 Odometer, main 23 362 Adding 239 Consumption 237 Dipstick 237 Filler neck 240 Viscosity 342 Oil level Checking 235 One-touch gearshifting 140 Canceling gear range limit 140 Downshifting 140 Upshifting 140 Opening Ashtray 203 Doors from the inside 85 Fuel filler flap 233 Fuel filler flap manually 291 Glove box 200 Hood 236 power window with SmartKey 188 Roller sunblind for the sliding/pop-up roof 189 Side windows 187 Sliding/pop-up roof 190, 292 Sliding/pop-up roof in an emergency 292 Sliding/pop-up roof with SmartKey 192 Trunk 85 Windows 186, 187 Windows with SmartKey 188 Operating Audio system 159 Cassette player 116 CD player 116 COMAND* see separate operating in- structions Navigation system 117 Radio 115 Radio transmitters 230 Telephone* 134, 159, 179 Operating safety Audio system 159 Operator’s Manual 10 Ornamental moldings 253 Index Outside temperature indicator 107 Overdue service 249 Overhead control panel 27 Overspeed range 343 Paintwork 252 Panic alarm 72 Panic button on SmartKey 72 Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* 189 Parcel net In front passenger footwell 203 Parking 52, 225 Parking brake 46, 52 Engaging 52 Message in display 269 Releasing 46 Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 293, 294, 296, 297 Switching on 98 Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 97, 132 Parts see Spare parts service 320 PASS.AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 67, 263 Passenger compartment 230 Fuse box in 317 Interior lighting 103 Interior rear view mirror 39 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 203 Passenger safety see Occupant safety 56 Pedals 223 Performance In cold weather 335 In hot weather 335 Phone book* Loading 136 Quick search 136 Phone number* Dialing 136 Redialing 136 Plastic and rubber parts Cleaning 256 Playing CDs 177 Poly-V-belt drive 344 Layout 323 Positions (Memory function*) Recalling from memory 96 Storing into memory 96 Power assistance 223 Power seat* Adjusting backrest tilt 35 Adjusting head restraint height 36 Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35 Adjusting seat height 35 Front seat head restraints 91 Seat fore and aft adjustment 35 Power train 344 Power washer 252 Power window Opening and closing with SmartKey 188 363 Index Power windows 186 Side windows 186 Synchronizing 188 Practical hints First aid kit 284 Fuses 317 Lamp in center console 263 Lamps in instrument cluster 258 Messages in the display 264 Spare wheel 285 Spare wheel bolts 287 Symbol messages 268 Text messages 265 Towing the vehicle 313 Vehicle jack 286 Vehicle tool kit 285 Premium unleaded gasoline 333 Problems While driving 50 Program mode selector switch 344 364 Automatic transmission 144 RDS Programme type ID see PTY ID PTY ID 168 Quick search Phone book* 136 Radio Selecting stations 115 Station search 115 Station selection setting 128 Radio operation 165 Radio see Radio operation Radio transmitters Control and operation 230 Range (distance to empty) Calling up 134 Rapid seat heating Switching on 94 Programme type ID 168 PTY ID 168 Reading lamp 27 Rear bench seat Foldable 197 Rear fog lamp 294 Bulb 294 Switching on 101 Rear head restraint tilt 92 Rear lamp bulbs Replacing 298 Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air outlets 158 Rear seat head restraints 91, 93 Adjusting 91 Folding back 92 Installing 93 Placing upright 92 Removing 93 Rear seats Adjusting head restraint height 91 Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 146 Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 149 Activating 149 Deactivating 149 Reconnecting Vehicle battery 308 Refrigerant Air conditioner 332 Refuelling 233 Regular checks 234 Reinstalling vehicle battery 308 Remote controls SmartKey 82 Remote door unlock With Tele Aid* 213 Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 344 Removing Vehicle battery 308 Wheel 303 Wiper blades 300 Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 298 Brake lamp bulbs 298 Bulbs 293 Front lamp bulbs 295 Front turn signal bulbs 295, 296 High beam bulbs 295 High beam bulbs (xenon-type headlamps) 296 License plate lamp bulbs 299 Low beam bulbs 295 Parking lamp bulbs 296, 297 Rear fog lamp bulbs 298 Rear lamp bulbs 294, 298 Rear turn signal bulbs 298 Side marker lamp bulbs 298 Standing lamp bulbs 296, 297 Index Wiper blades 300 Reset button in the instrument cluster 119 Reset knob in the instrument cluster 119, 120 Resetting All functions (control system) 119 All functions of a submenu 120 Fuel consumption 133 Service indicator (FSS) 250 Trip odometer 107 Residual heat utilization 344 REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 344 Restraint system see Infant and child restraint systems 65, 69 Reverse (manual transmission) Shifting into 138 Rims 325 Roadside assistance Tele Aid* 210 Roller sunblind for the sliding/pop-up roof Closing 189 Opening 189 365 Index RON 234 RON (Research Octane Number) 344 Roof rack 197 Rotating wheels 246 Rubber parts Cleaning 256 Safety Occupant 56 Safety belts see Seat belts 41 Safety systems Driving 73 Saving current speed 195 Searching Radio station 115 Seat belt force limiter 64 Seat belt outlet height adjustment 43 Seat belts 62 Cleaning 255 Fastening 41 366 Height adjustment 43 Proper use of 43, 63 Safety guidelines 60 Warning lamp 262 Seat heater* Switching off 94 Switching on 94 Seats 89 Adjusting 32 Easy entry/exit feature 89 Heater 93 Manual 33 Rapid seat heating 94 Split rear bench seat 197 Selecting Display 125 Selector lever 23 Lock 45 Position (automatic transmission) 23, 139 Self-test BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 68 Tele Aid* 207 Service Calling up the service indicator 250 Major service (Service B) 249 Minor service (Service A) 249 Overdue 249 Spare parts 320 Types 249 When due 249 Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 321 Service indicator 249 Calling up 250 Clearing 249, 250 Service life (tires) 245 Service System see FSS 249 Setting Convenience functions 121, 129 Cruise control 195 Temperature indicator 123 Time display mode (Clock) 123 Units Speedometer 124 Temperature 123 Settings Convenience functions 129 Factory, SmartKey 83 Individual (SmartKey) 131 Lighting (control system) 125 Menus and submenus 111 Resetting all (control system) 119 Resetting in the submenu 120 Selective 83 Settings menu Functions in 118 Individual vehicle settings 118 Submenus 119, 120 Shift lock 344 Daytime running lamp mode 125, 126 Exterior rear view mirror parking position 97 Higher speed in cruise control 196 Hours (clock) 122 Individual vehicle settings 118 Interior lighting delayed shut-off 128 Key dependent memory 131 Lamps and lighting (control system) 125 Language, multifunction display 124 Locator lighting 126 Lower speed in cruise control 196 Miles/kilometers in speedometer 124 Minutes (clock) 122 Night security illumination 127 Parking position for exterior rear view mirrors 132 Slower speed in cruise control 196 Speed in cruise control 196 Speedometer display mode 124 Station selection mode 128 Temperature (interior) 153 Index Shifting Gear selector lever positions 142 Into optimal gear range (automatic transmission) 140 Into reverse (manual transmission) 138 Side impact airbags 61 Side marker lamps Replacing bulbs 294, 298 side markers Cleaning 253 Side windows Automatic closing 187 Automatic opening 187 Cleaning 254 Closing 186, 187 Closing fully (Express-close) 187 Closing with SmartKey 188 Opening 186, 187 Opening fully (Express-open) 187 Opening with SmartKey 188 Stopping 187 Synchronizing power windows 188 367 Index Signal strength (telephone*) 135 Simultaneous wiping and washing Windshield wipers 50 Single wipe 50 Sliding/pop-up roof Closing 190, 292 Opening 190, 292 Opening with SmartKey 192 Stopping 191 SmartKey 82 Locking and unlocking 82 Opening and closing power window with 188 Opening and closing windows 188 Opening the sliding/pop-up roof with 192 Unlocking with 30 Snow chains 248 Soft keys Audio system 162 Spare parts service 320 368 Spare tire Inflating 304 Spare wheel* 285 Bolts 287 Mounting 301 Speed Saving current 195 Speed settings Cruise control 196 Speedometer 23 Settings units 124 Speedometer display mode Selecting 124 Split rear bench seat 197 SRS 63, 345 Indicator lamp 262 Standing lamps 98 Replacing bulbs 293, 294, 296, 297 Standing water Driving instructions 229 Starter switch 21, 31 Positions 31 Starting difficulties 46 Starting position 31 Starting the engine 44 Station (radio) Search 115 Station selection Setting 128 Steering column Height adjustment 38 Length adjustment 38 Messages in display 282 Steering gear oil Message in display 282 Steering wheel Adjusting 37 Buttons 24 Cleaning 255 Electrical adjustment 38 Height adjustment 38 Index Manual adjustment 38 Stolen vehicle Tracking services 214 Stopping Sliding/pop-up roof 191 Windows 187 Storage compartments Armrest 201 Glove box 200 Ventilated compartments 157 Storage spaces Cup holder 201 Storing (Memory function*) Positions into memory 96 Submenus Convenience 129 For settings 111 In control system 113 Instrument cluster 122 Lighting 125 Resetting functions in Control system 120 Selecting 120 Settings menu 119, 120 Vehicle 128 Sun visors 148 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 345 Switching Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334 Switching off Audio system 162 Automatic central locking (control system) 129 Delayed (exterior lamps) 127 Engine 53 ESP 76 Hazard warning flasher 102 Headlamps 53 Seat heating 94 Switching on Audio system 162 Automatic central locking (control system) 129 ESP 77 Fog lamps 101 Front fog lamp 101 Hazard warning flasher 102 Headlamps 48 High beams 102 Rapid seat heating 94 Rear fog lamp 101 Seat heating* 94 Windshield wipers 49 Synchronizing ESP 266 Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* and roller sunblinds* 193 Power windows 188 Tachometer 23, 107 Overspeed range 107 Tail lamps Cleaning 253 Replacing bulbs 294, 298 369 Index Tar stains 252 Technical data 332 Brake fluid 332 Coolant 330 Coolants 336 Electrical system 327 Engine 324 Engine oil 332 Engine oil additives 332 Flexible fuel vehicles 334 Fuel requirements 333 Fuels 330 Gasoline additives 334 Lubricants 330 Main dimensions 328 Premium unleaded gasoline 333 Rims and tires 325 Weights 329 Windshield and headlamp washer system 331, 338 370 Tele Aid Information 211 Initiating an emergency call manually 209 Roadside assistance 210 Tele Aid System 206 Tele Aid System 345 Tele Aid* 206 Emergency calls 208 Messages in display 283 Remote door unlock 213 Stolen vehicle tracking services 214 System self-check 207 Upgrade signals 212 Telephone* 24, 205 Answering a call 135 Dialing a number from the phone book 136 Emergency call 184 Ending a call 135 Hands-free microphone 27 Loading phone book* 136 Messages in display 283 Operating 134 Operation 179 Redialing 136 Temperature coolant temperature indicator 106 Display mode 123 Grades of tires 340 Setting interior temperature 153 Setting units in display 123 Tires 246 Tightening torque 345 Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 306 Tilt Backrest 33 Head restraint 34, 36 Seat cushion 33 Time Setting hours 122 Setting minutes 122 Time display Setting 123 Index Tire inflation pressure Checking 235, 245 Tire speed rating 228, 345 Tire traction 227 Tires 244, 325 Collapsible 342 Consumer information 339 Direction of rotation 245 Driving instructions 226 Retreads 244 Rims and tires 325 Service life 245 Temperature 246 Temperature grades 340 Tread depth 247 Wear pattern 246 Winter 247 Tools 285 Tow-away alarm 25, 79 Arming 79 Disarming 79 Disarming for transport 79 Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) Installing 316 Towing the vehicle 313 Tracking services For stolen vehicle 214 Traction 144, 339, 345 Transmission see Automatic transmission 241 Tread depth (tires) 247 Treadwear 339 Trim panel Opening 318 Trip computer 132 Trip odometer Resetting 107 Trunk Auxiliary fuse box 318 Lighting 104 Opening 85 Trunk lid Closing 86 Emergency release 86 Message in display 283 Turn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 293, 294 Turn signals 48 Additional in mirrors 293 Cleaning lenses 253 Front bulbs 293, 295, 297 Indicator lamps 23 Rear bulbs 294, 299 Turning off Engine 53 Units Setting speedometer units 124 Setting temperature units 123 Unlocking 30, 82 371 Index Driver’s door in an emergency 288 Fuel filler flap 233 Gear selector lever manually 291 Global 83 In an emergency 288 Individual settings 83 Trunk lid in an emergency 289 Vehicle in an emergency 213 With the SmartKey 30 Upgrade signals Tele Aid* 212 Uphill driving Cruise control 195 Upholstery Cleaning 256 Upshifting 140 Useful features 200 Ashtrays 203 Cigarette lighter 204 Interior storage spaces 200 Tele Aid* 206 Telephone* 205 Vehicle Individual settings 118, 121 Locking 25 Locking in an emergency 289 Lowering 306 Performance in cold weather 335 Performance in hot weather 335 Service battery 307 Towing 313 Unlocking 25 Unlocking in an emergency 288 With flexible fuel 334 Vehicle battery 307 Vehicle care 251 Cup holder 255 Engine cleaning 253 Gear selector lever 255 Hard plastic trim items 255 Headlamps 253 Instrument cluster 255 Leather upholstery 256 Light alloy wheels 254 MB Tex upholstery 256 Ornamental moldings 253 Paintwork 252 Plastic and rubber parts 256 Power washer 252 Seat belts 255 side markers 253 Steering wheel 255 Tail lamps 253 Tar stains 252 Turn signals 253 Upholstery 256 Vehicle washing 253 Window cleaning 254 Wiper blades 254 372 Index Wood trims 256 Vehicle jack 286 Vehicle lighting Checking 235 Vehicle tool kit 285 Alignment bolt 285 Spare fuses 285 Special fuse puller 285 Towing eye bolt 285 Vehicle jack 285 Wheel bolts 285 Wheel wrench 285 Vehicle washing 253 Ventilated storage compartment 157 Ventilation Storage compartment 157 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 345 Voice control system* 345 Voice recognition system* Hands-free microphone 27 Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 62 Parking brake 47 Warranty coverage 321 Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washing the vehicle 251 Wear pattern (tires) 246 Weights 329 Wheel change Tightening torque 306 Wheels Rotating 246 Tires and wheels 244 Window curtain airbags 61 Windows see Side windows Windshield Defogging 153 Refilling washer fluid 243 Replacing wiper blades 300 Washer fluid 243, 338 Washer system 338 Windshield washer fluid 338 Message in display 283 Mixing ratio 338 Refilling 243 Wiping with 50 Windshield washer system 338 Windshield wipers 49 Fast wiper speed 49 Replacing wiper blades 300 Single wipe 50 Switching on 49 Wiping with windshield washer fluid 50 Winter driving 247 Block heater 248 Snow chains 248 Tires 247 Transmission program mode 144 Winter driving instructions 228 373 Index Winter tires 247 Wiper blades Cleaning 254 Installing 300 Removing 300 Replacing 300 Wiping And washing simultaneously 50 Interval 49 With windshield washer fluid 50 Wood trims Cleaning 256 Xenon headlamps Bi-Xenon 341 374 Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. 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2004 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual