2003 Mercedes-benz C Class Owners Manual

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Engine oil 237 Additional turn signals 290 Adjustable air vents, rear passenger compartment 155, 164 Adjusting 32 Air distribution 151, 159 Air volume 151, 159 Backrest tilt 33, 35 Exterior rear view mirror 39 Head restraint height 33, 35, 37 Head restraint tilt 34, 35, 36 Head restraints 36 Inside rear view mirror 39 Index Instrument cluster illumination 107 Manual seat 33 Mirrors 39 Multicontour seat* 96 Power seat* 34 Rear seat head restraints 35 Seat belt height 43 Seat cushion depth 96 Seat cushion tilt 33, 35 Seat fore and aft adjustment 33, 34 Seat height 33, 35 Seats 32, 33 Steering column height 37, 38 Steering column length 37, 38 Steering wheel 37 Air conditioner (cooling) Turning off 154, 163 Turning on 154, 163 Air conditioning refrigerant 332 Air distribution Adjusting 151, 159 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure 243 Air recirculation mode 152, 160 Activating 152, 160 Deactivating 152, 161 347 Index Air vents, rear passenger compartment Adjustable 155, 164 Antilock brake system (ABS) 341 Anti-theft alarm system Air volume Adjusting 151, 159 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 260 Airbags 57 BabySmartTM deactivation system 67, 341 Children 58 Front 60 Passenger 61 Safety guidelines 59 Side impact 61 Window curtain 61 Alarm Audible 72, 80 Canceling 80 Visual 79 Alarm system Anti-theft 79 Tow-away 80 Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 299, 341 Anticorrosion/antifreeze 337 Antiglare Automatic* 144 Manual 144 348 Arming 79 Canceling alarm 80 Disarming 80 Anti-theft systems 79 Anti-theft alarm system 79 Immobilizer 79 Tow-away alarm 80 Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 227 Armrest Storage compartment in front of 205 Storage spaces 206 Ashtray 207 ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 238 AUDIO menu 116 Selecting radio station 117 Audio system 165 Audio and telephone, operation 165 Button and soft key operation 168 Cassette mode 174 CD mode 178 Operating and display elements 166 Operating safety 165 Operation 168 Radio mode 171 Switching off 168 Switching on 168 Telephone operation 182 Automatic antiglare* for rear view mirror 144 Automatic central locking Activating/deactivating (control system) 129 Automatic climate control* 156 Activating 157 Adjusting air distribution 159 Adjusting air volume 159 Air recirculation mode 160 Deactivating 157 Defrosting 160 Rear window defroster 153, 162 Residual heat utilization 163 Residual ventilation 163 Setting the temperature 158 Automatic headlamp mode 102 Automatic lighting control Activating 105 Deactivating 105 Automatic locking when driving 91 Automatic transmission 138 Accelerator position 143 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 143 Fluid level 238 Gear ranges 140 Gear selector lever position 141 Gear shifting malfunctions 143 Kickdown 143 Manual shifting 139 One-touch gearshifting 139 Program mode selector switch 142 Selector lever position 138 Starting with 44 Transmission fluid 238 Winter program mode 142 Auxiliary fuse box 313 BabySmartTM Airbag deactivation system 67, 341 Compatible child seats 67, 341 Self-test 67 Backrest Folding forward 200 Folding rearward 200 Backrest tilt 33 Backup lamps 291, 295 Bulbs 291 BAS 74, 341 Messages in display 263 Batteries, SmartKey Changing 286, 287 Check lamp 85 Checking 86 Battery discharged Jump starting 306 Battery, vehicle 240, 303 Charging 304 Disconnecting 304 Messages in display 278 Reconnecting 305 Reinstalling 304 Removing 304 Bi-Xenon headlamps* 341 Bi-Xenon type* Front lamp bulbs 293 Block heater 246 Blocking Rear door window operation 71 Bolts For Minispare wheel 284 For spare wheel 282 Index Brake assist system (BAS) 341 Brake fluid 332 Checking 234 Brake lamp bulbs 291 Brake lamp, high mounted 291 Brake pads Message in display 265 Brakes 224 Warning lamp 258 Break-in period 222 Bulbs, replacing 290 Additional turn signals 290 Backup lamps 291 Brake lamps 291 Fog lamps 290 Front lamps 290 High beam 290 High mounted brake lamp 291 License plate lamps 291, 295 Low beam 290 Parking lamps 290, 291, 293, 294 Rear fog lamp 291, 295 Side marker lamps 290, 294 Standing lamps 290, 291, 293, 294 Tail lamp assemblies 291, 295 Turn signal lamps 290, 291 349 Index Button Audio system 168 Centigrade Setting temperature units 123 CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 341 California Important notice 11 Calling up Range (distance to empty) 133 Service indicator 248 CAN system 341 Capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 329 Cargo area see Trunk 86 Casette mode Playing cassettes 174 Cassette player Operating 118 Catalytic converter 231 CD changer* 178 CD mode 178 CD player* Operating 117 Center console 25 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 260 Lower part 26 Upper part 25 350 Central locking Automatic 91 From inside 92 Switch 92 Switching on/off (control system) 129 Unlocking from inside 92 Central locking switch 92 Certification label 318 Changing Batteries (SmartKey) 287 Key setting 129 Changing CDs 178 Charcoal filter 161 Charging Vehicle battery 304 CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 259 Checking Brake fluid 234 Coolant level 234, 238 Oil level 234, 236 Tire inflate pressure 234 Vehicle lighting 234 Child safety 65 Airbags 58 Infant and child restraint systems 62, 65 LATCH child seat anchors 69 Child safety switch see Blocking of rear door window operation 71 Child seat anchors see LATCH child seat anchors 70 Cigarette lighter 208 Cleaning Cup holder 252 Gear selector lever 252 Hard plastic trim items 252 Headlamps 146 Headliner 252 Instrument cluster 252 Leather upholstery 253 Light alloy wheels 252 MB Tex upholstery 253 Plastic and rubber parts 252 Seat belts 252 Steering wheel 252 Windows 251 Windshield 49 Wiper blades 251 Index Climate control 148 Adjusting 151 Defogging windshield 151 Defrosting 151 Setting the temperature 150 Clock 23, 122 Closing Glove box 203 Hood 236 Side windows 187 Sliding/pop-up roof* 190, 289 Sliding/pop-up roof* with SmartKey 191 Trunk lid 89 Windows 187 Windows with SmartKey 188 Closing sliding/pop-up roof* In an emergency 289 Cockpit 20, 341 Cockpit management and data system (COMAND*) 342 COMAND* see separate operating instructions Combination switch 104 High beam flasher 47 Turn signals 47 Windshield wipers 48 Consumer information 339 Control and operation of radio transmitters 230 Control system 111, 342 AUDIO menu 116 Convenience submenu 129 Display digital speedometer 116 Functions 112, 115 Instrument cluster submenu 122 Lighting submenu 125 Malfunction memory menu 118 Menus 114, 115, 343 Multifunction display 111 Multifunction steering wheel 112 NAVI menu* 118 Selecting radio system 117 Settings menu 119 Standard display menu 116 Submenus 113, 115 TEL* menu 134 Trip computer menu 132 Vehicle submenu 128 Convenience submenu 129 Activating easy-entry/exit feature* 129 Setting key dependency 131 Setting parking position* for exterior rear view mirror 131 Coolant 238, 336 Adding 239 Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 336 Capacities 329 Checking level 238 Messages in display 266, 267 Temperature 232 Temperature display 108 Warning lamp 267 Coolant level Checking 234, 238 Cruise control 193, 342 Canceling 194 Driving downhill 194 Driving uphill 194 Fine adjustment 195 Saving current speed 194 Setting speeds 195 Cruise control lever 193 351 Index Cruising range, fuel 335 Cup holder Cleaning 252 In front seat armrest 204 In rear seat armrest 205 Opening 204 Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 341 Daytime running lamp mode 103 Setting 125 Deactivating Air conditioner 154 Air recirculation mode 152, 161, 162 Alarm 80 Anti-theft alarm system 80 Automatic climate control* 157 Central locking (control system) 129 Climate control 149 Climate control system 153 Cruise control 194 Defrosting 152, 160 Engine with the key 53 ESP 76 Exterior lamps 102 Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 126 Front fog lamps 126 352 Hazard warning flasher 104 Headlamps 52 Interior lighting delayed shut-off 127 Rear window defroster 153, 162 Seat heater* 97 Tow-away alarm 80 Deep water see Standing water 229 Defogging Display elements Audio system 166 Displays Digital speedometer 116 Messages 238, 261 Selecting 124 Service indicator 247 Showing malfunctions 119 Windshield 151, 159 Defrosting 151, 160 Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 126 Interior lighting 127 Dialing A number (telephone) 135 Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 49 With starting 45 Digital speedometer 116 Direction of rotation (tires) 243 Discharged battery Jump starting 306 Disconnecting Vehicle battery 304 Distance to empty (range) Calling up 132 Door control panel 28 Door entry lamps 106 Door handle 28 Door unlock With Tele Aid* 216 Doors Message in display 272 Opening from inside vehicle 87 Opening from outside 85 Downhill driving Cruise control 194 Downshifting 137, 139 Drink holder see Cup holder 204 Drinking and driving 223 Index Driving Driving abroad 230 General instructions 41, 223 Hydroplaning 227 In winter 228 Problems 49 Safety systems 73 Through standing water 229 Driving abroad 230 Driving instructions 223 Driving off 225 Driving safety systems 4MATIC 78 ABS 73 BAS 74 ESP 75 Driving systems 193 Cruise control 193 Driving safety systems 73 Easy-entry/exit feature* 93 Activating 129 Interrupting movement 93, 130 Electrical fuses 312 Electrical system Technical data 326 Electronic Stability Program see ESP 23, 75, 342 Emergency call system* 210 Emergency calls Initiating an emergency call 212 Telephone* 185 With Tele Aid* 211 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 143 Emergency operations Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 289 Locking the vehicle 286 Opening sliding/pop-up roof* 289 Releasing trunk lid from inside 89 Remote door unlock 216 Unlocking the vehicle 285 Emergency tensioning device see ETD 64, 342 Emission control 231 Emission control label 318 Ending A call (telephone) 135 Engine 320 Compartment 235 Message in display 259 Starting with automatic transmission 44 Starting with manual transmission 44 Starting with the key 44 Turning off with the key 53 Engine cleaning 250 Engine compartment 235 Fuse box in 312 Hood 235 Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23, 259 Engine number 342 Engine oil 236, 332 Adding 237 Additives 332 Checking level 236 Consumption 236 Display messages 270 Filler neck 237 Messages in display 238, 270 Viscosity 342 Engine oil level see Oil level 234 ESP 23, 75, 342 Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP 78 353 Index Messages in display 269 Switching off 76 Switching on 77 Warning lamp 256 ETD 64, 342 Safety guidelines 59 Ethanol fuel At the gas station 233 Requirements 334 Switching fuels 334 Exterior lamp switch 47, 101 Exterior lamps Delayed shut-off 126 Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting 39 Parking position* for 131 Fahrenheit Setting temperature units 123 Fastening the seat belts 41 Fine adjustment Cruise control 195 First aid kit 279 Flat tire 297 Lowering the vehicle 301 Mounting the spare wheel 297 354 Preparing the vehicle 297 Spare wheel 281 Flexible fuel vehicles 334 At the gas station 233 Switching fuels 334 Flexible Service System (FSS) 247, 342 Fog lamp, rear 103, 291 Fog lamps Replacing bulbs 290 Fog lamps, front 103 Messages in display 274 Replacing bulbs 291 Switching on 103 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with ESP 78 4MATIC 78 Front airbags 60 Front lamps Bi-Xenon type* 293 Halogen-type 292 Messages in display 272–275 Replacing bulbs 290, 292 Switching on 101 Front seat head restraints Installing 94 Manual seat 94 Power seat* 94 Removing 94 Front seats Heater* 97 FSS (Flexible Service System) 247, 342 Fuel 234 Additives 334 Cruising range 335 E85 (Ethanol fuel) 335 Fuel reserve warning lamp 259 Gasoline additives 334 Premium unleaded gasoline 234, 330, 333 Requirements 333, 334 Reserve warning 23 Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334 Technical data 329 Fuel additives 334 Fuel consumption statistics After start 132 Since last reset 132, 133 Fuel filler flap 233 Locking 233 Opening 287 Unlocking 233 Index Fuel requirements 333 For ethanol fuel 334 Fuel reserve tank Message in display 272 Fuel tank Capacity 330 Filler flap 233 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities 329 Functions (control system) 112, 115 Resetting 120 Fuse box 312 Fuse chart 312 Fuse extractor 313 Fuses 312 Auxiliary fuse box in the trunk 313 Fuse box in engine compartment 312 Fuse box in passenger compartment 312 Fuse chart 312 Fuse extractor 313 Spare fuses 313 Garage door opener 27, 217 Erasing in remote control 220 Integrated remote control 218 Rolling code programming 219 Gasoline see Fuel 234 Gasoline additives 334 Gear range 342 Automatic transmission 140 Limiting 140 Shifting into optimal 139 Gear range limit Canceling 139 Gear selector lever Cleaning 252 Position 141 Global Locking 85 Unlocking 85 Global Positioning System (GPS) 342 Glove box 21, 203 Closing 203 Opening 203 Good visibility 144 GPS 342 GPS see COMAND* 210 Halogen-type Front lamp bulbs 292 Hand-held transmitter Programming integrated remote control 218 Hands-free microphone 27 Hard plastic trim items Cleaning 252 Hazard warning flasher 104 Switching off 104 Switching on 104 Head restraints 94 Manual seats 33 Power seats* 35 Rear seats 35 Headlamp cleaning system* 241 Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed shut-off, exterior lamps Headlamps Automatic control 102 Bi-Xenon type* Replacing bulbs 293 Bi-Xenon* 341 Cleaning 251 Cleaning system* 146, 241, 338 355 Index Halogen-type Replacing bulbs 292 Refilling washer fluid 241 Switching off 52 Switching on 47 Washer fluid 338 Headliner Cleaning 252 Heated seats* 97 Height adjustment Head restraints 33, 35, 37 Seat belts 43 Steering wheel 37 High beam flasher 47, 104 High beam headlamps Messages in display 274 Replacing bulbs 290, 292 Switching on 104 Identification labels 318 Certification label 318 Vehicle identification number (VIN) 318 Ignition 31 Switching on 44 Immobilizer 79 Activating 79 Deactivating 79 Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning Infant and child restraint systems 65 Installing 68 LATCH child seat anchors 69 Information About service and warranty 10 Button for Tele Aid* 214 High beam headlamps xenon type* Inside rear view mirror Instrument cluster 22, 107, 342 Cleaning 252 Coolant temperature display 108 Illumination 107 Lamps in 256–259 Multifunction display 111 Outside temperature indicator 110 Selecting language 124 Instrument lighting 107, 108 Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20 Integrated remote control Canadian programming 219 Erasing memory 220 Hand-held transmitter 218 Operating 220 Rolling code programming 219 Interior lighting 105 Activating automatic control 105 Deactivating automatic control 105 Delayed shut-off 127 Manual operation 105 Interior storage spaces 203 Replacing bulbs 293 High mounted brake lamp 291 Hood 235 Closing 236 Message in display 272 Opening 235 Hydroplaning 227 356 Adjusting 39 Antiglare 144 Installing Infant and child restraint systems 68 Towing eye bolt 311 Wiper blades 296 Armrest 206 Cup holder 204, 205 Glove box 203 Index Parcel net in front passenger footwell 206 Storage compartment in front of Turning off the engine 53 Unlocking the trunk lid 86 Unlocking with 30 armrest 205 Jack 279 Jump starting 306 Key dependency memory Settings 131 Key positions in starter switch 31 Key, mechanical 285 Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 85 Changing the batteries 287 Checking the batteries 86 Factory setting 85 Global locking 85 Global unlocking 85 Loss of 87 Positions in starter switch 31 Remote control 84 Restoring to factory setting 85 Selective setting 85 Starting the engine 44 Keys 84 Kickdown 143, 343 Kilometers/miles in speedometer 123 Km/h or mph in speedometer 123 Labels, identification 318 Lamp bulbs, exterior 290 Lamps, exterior Front 290 Light sensor 272 Messages in display 272–275 Rear 291 Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 257 Airbag Off 61 Battery (SmartKey) 85 Brakes 258 CHECK ENGINE 259 Coolant 266 Engine diagnostics 257, 259 ESP 256 Fuel reserve 259 Instrument cluster 256–259 Seat belts 259 Service indicator 247 SRS 57 Turn signals 23 Language Multifunction display 124 Setting 124 LATCH child seat anchors 69 Folding back 70 Layout of poly-V-belt drive 319 Leather upholstery Cleaning 253 License plate lamps Messages in display 274 Replacing bulbs 291, 295 Light alloy wheels Cleaning 252 Technical data 323 Light sensor 272 Lighter see Cigarette lighter 208 Lighting 101 Automatic headlamp mode 102 Combination switch 104 Daytime running lamp mode 103 Door entry lamps 106 357 Index Exterior lamp switch 101 Front fog lamps 103 High beams 104 Instrument cluster illumination 107 Instruments 107, 108 Interior 105 Locator lighting 103 Low beam 101 Manual headlamp mode 102 Night security illumination 103 Parking lamps 101 Rear fog lamp 103 Settings (control system) 125 Trunk lamp 106 Limiting the gear range 140 Limp Home Mode 143 Loading 196 Instructions 202 Roof rack* 196 Ski sack* 196 Split rear bench seat* 199 Locator lighting 103 Setting 126 Lock button 343 358 Locking 51, 84 Automatic while driving 91 Centrally from inside 92 Fuel filler flap 233 Global, SmartKey 85 Separately the trunk 90 Vehicle in an emergency 286 Loss of keys 87 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 317 Low beam headlamps Messages in display 272 Replacing bulbs 290, 292 Lowering Vehicle 301 Lubricants Technical data 329 Main dimensions 327 Maintenance 12, 247 Vehicles with E85 fuel 335 Malfunction Displaying 119 Malfunction memory 118 Calling up 118 Clearing 119 Manual headlamp mode 102 Manual operations Fuel filler flap 287 Interior lighting control 105 Locking the trunk 90 Locking the vehicle 286 Sliding/pop-up roof* 289 Unlocking the driver’s door 285 Unlocking the trunk 91 Unlocking transmission selector lever 288 Manual seat Adjusting 33 Adjusting backrest tilt 33 Adjusting head restraint height 33 Adjusting head restraint tilt 34 Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33 Adjusting seat height 33 Front seat head restraints 94 Seat fore and aft adjustment 33 Manual transmission 137 Shifting into reverse 137 Starting with 44 MAXCOOL Maximum cooling 160 MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 253 Mechanical key 285 Memory function* 98, 343 Recalling positions from memory 99 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking positions 100 Mirrors Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position* 145 Adjusting 39 Automatic antiglare* for inside Storing key dependent settings 99 mirror 144 Menus 112 AUDIO 116 Control system 343 In control system 114, 115 Malfunction memory 118 NAVI* 118 Settings menu 119 Standard display 116 Submenus 113 TEL* 134 Trip computer 132 Microphone Hands-free microphone 27 Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 123 Minispare wheel 300 Bolts 284 Removing 283 Automatic antiglare* for rear view mirror 144 Exterior rear view mirror 39 Exterior rear view mirror parking positions 131 Inside rear view mirror 39 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position* 100 MON (Motor Octane Number) 234, 343 Mph or km/h in speedometer 123 Multicontour seat* 96 Multifunction display 111, 343 Selecting language 124 Standard display 115 Multifunction display messages ABS 262 BAS 263 Battery 278 Brake fluid 265 Brake pads 265 Check engine 259 Coolant 267 Coolant level 266 Display 278 Doors 272 Engine 259 Engine oil level 270 ESP 269 Fuel reserve tank 272 Hood 272 Key 272 Lamps 272–275 Parking brake 264 Steering column not properly locked 276 Steering gear oil level 276 Tele Aid* 277 Telephone* 277 Trunk lid 272 Washer fluid 278 Multifunction steering wheel 24, 112, 343 Buttons 112 Index 359 Index Navigation system See separate COMAND* operating instructions Navigation system* Operating 118 Oil level Checking 234 One-touch gearshifting 139 Canceling gear range limit 139 Downshifting 139 Upshifting 139 Night security illumination 103 Opening Setting 126 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 anchors 69 Seat belts 41, 59 Odometer, main 23 Oil Adding 237 Checking level 236 Consumption 236 Dipstick 236 Filler neck 237 Viscosity 342 360 Ashtray 207 Cup holders 204 Doors from the inside 87 Fuel filler flap 233 Fuel filler flap manually 287 Glove box 203 Hood 235 Side windows 188 Sliding/pop-up roof* 190, 289 Sliding/pop-up roof* in an emergency 289 Sliding/pop-up roof* with SmartKey 191 Trunk 86, 88 Trunk from the inside 88 Windows 187 Windows with SmartKey 188 Operating Audio system 165 Cassette player 118 CD player* 117 COMAND* see separate operating instructions Garage door opener 220 Integrated remote control 220 Navigation system* 118 Radio 115, 117 Radio transmitters 230 Safety 16 Telephone* 134, 165, 182 Vehicle outside the USA and Canada 13 Operating safety 16 Audio system 165 Operator’s Manual 10 Ornamental moldings 251 Outer seats Rear seat head restraints 95 Outside temperature indicator 110 Overdue service 247 Overhead control panel 27 Overspeed range 343 Index Paintwork 250 Panic alarm 72 Panic button on SmartKey 72 Parcel net In front passenger footwell 206 Parking 51, 225 Parking brake 45, 51 Engaging 51 Message in display 264 Releasing 45 Parking lamps Pedals 223 Performance In cold weather 335 In hot weather 335 Phone book* Loading 135 Quick search 136 Phone number* Dialing 135 Redialing 136 Plastic and rubber parts Cleaning 252 Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 293, 294 Switching on 101 Playing CDs 179 Parking position* Exterior rear view mirrors 100, 131, 145 Parts see Spare parts service 316 Passenger compartment 230 Fuse box in 312 Inside rear view mirror 39 Interior lighting 105 Parcel net in front passenger footwell 206 Passenger safety see Occupant safety 56 Poly-V-belt drive 344 Layout 319 Positions (Memory function*) Recalling from memory 99 Storing into memory 99 Power assistance 224 Power seat* Adjusting backrest tilt 35 Adjusting head restraint height 35 Adjusting head restraint tilt 35 Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35 Adjusting seat height 35 Memory function 98 Removing/installing head restraints 94 Seat fore and aft adjustment 34 Power train 344 Power washer 250 Power windows 187 Blocking of rear door window operation 71 Side windows 187 Synchronizing 189 Practical hints First aid kit 279 Fuses 312 Lamp in center console 260 Lamps in instrument cluster 256 Messages in the display 261 Minispare wheel bolts 284 Spare wheel 281 Spare wheel bolts 282 Towing the vehicle 308 Vehicle jack 280 Vehicle tool kit 279 Premium unleaded gasoline 333 361 Index Problems While driving 49 With vehicle 17 Product information 9 Program mode selector switch 344 Automatic transmission 142 Quick search Phone book* 136 Radio Selecting stations 117 Station search 117 Station selection setting 128 Radio mode 171 Radio see Radio mode Radio transmitters, control and operation 230 Range (distance to empty) Calling up 133 Rapid seat heating* Switching on 97 Reading lamp 27 Rear bench seat Foldable* 199 362 Rear door window Blocking operation 71 Rear fog lamp 291 Bulb 291 Switching on 103 Rear lamp bulbs Replacing 295 Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear outer seats Reconnecting Vehicle battery 305 Refrigerant Air conditioning 332 Regular checks 234 Reinstalling vehicle battery 304 Remote control Integrated 218 SmartKey 84 Adjusting head restraint height 37 Remote door unlock Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air vents 155, 164 Rear seat head restraints With Tele Aid* 216 Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 344 Removing Adjusting 35 Adjusting tilt 36 Folding back 36 Folding back with switch 36 Installing 95 Outer seats 95 Placing upright 36 Removing 95 Rear view mirror automatic antiglare* 144 Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 153, 162 Rear window sunshade* 147 Minispare wheel 283 Spare wheel 281 Vehicle battery 304 Vehicle tool kit 279 Wheel 299 Wiper blade insert 296 Wiper blades 296 Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 295 Brake lamp bulbs 295 Bulbs 290 Front lamp bulbs 292 Front turn signal bulbs 292, 293 Fuses 313 High beam bulbs 292 High beam bulbs Restraint system see Infant and child restraint systems 65, 68, 344 Reverse (manual transmission) Seat belt force limiter 64 Seat belt height adjustment 43 Seat belts 61 (xenon-type* headlamps) 293 Shifting into 137 License plate lamp bulbs 295 Low beam bulbs 292 Parking lamp bulbs 293, 294 Rear fog lamp bulb 295 Rear lamp bulbs 291, 295 Rear turn signal bulbs 295 Side marker lamp bulbs 294 Standing lamp bulbs 293, 294 Wiper blade insert 296 Wiper blades 296 Reporting Safety defects 18 Reset knob in the instrument cluster 23, 120 Resetting All functions (control system) 120 All functions of a submenu 120 Fuel consumption 132, 133 Service indicator (FSS) 248 Trip odometer 109 Residual heat utilization 163 Residual ventilation 163 Rims 322 Roadside Assistance 12 Rolling code programming 219 RON (Research Octane Number) 234, 344 Roof rack* 196 Rotating wheels 244 Rubber parts Cleaning 252 Safety Occupant 56 Safety belts see Seat belts 41 Safety defects Reporting 18 Safety systems Driving 73 Saving current speed 194 Searching Radio station 117 Cleaning 252 Fastening 41 Height adjustment 43 Proper use of 43, 63 Safety guidelines 59 Warning lamp 259 Seat cushion depth Adjusting 96 Seat heater* Switching off 97 Switching on 97 Seats 93 Adjusting 32, 33 Easy entry/exit feature* 93 Heater* 97 Manual seat 33 Multicontour seat* 96 Power seat* 34 Rapid seat heating* 97 Split rear bench seat* 199 Selecting Display 124 Index 363 Index Selector lever 23 Lock 44 Position (automatic transmission) 23, 138 Self-test BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 67 Tele Aid* 210 Service Calling up the service indicator 248 Major service (Service B) 247 Minor service (Service A) 247 Overdue 247 Spare parts 316 Types 247 When due 247 Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 317 Service and warranty information 10 Service indicator 247 Calling up 248 Clearing 247, 248 Service life (tires) 243 Service see maintenance 247 Service System see FSS 247 364 Setting Convenience functions 121, 129 Cruise control 194 Daytime running lamp mode 125 Higher speed in cruise control 195 Hours (clock) 122 Individual vehicle settings 119 Instrument lighting 107, 108 Interior lighting delayed shut-off 127 Key dependent memory 131 Lamps and lighting (control system) 125 Language, multifunction display 124 Locator lighting 126 Lower speed in cruise control 195 Miles/kilometers in speedometer 123 Minutes (clock) 122 Night security illumination 126 Parking position* for exterior rear view mirrors 131 Slower speed in cruise control 195 Speed in cruise control 195 Speedometer display mode 123 Station selection mode 128 Temperature (Interior) 158 Temperature (interior) 150 Temperature indicator 123 Time display mode (Clock) 123 Units Speedometer 123 Temperature 123 Settings Convenience functions 129 Factory, SmartKey 85 Individual (SmartKey) 131 Lighting (control system) 125 Menus and submenus 113 Resetting all (control system) 120 Resetting in the submenu 120 Selective 85 Settings menu Functions in 119 Individual vehicle settings 119 Submenus 120 Shift lock 344 Shifting Gear selector lever positions 141 Gearshift lever 137 Into optimal gear range (automatic transmission) 139 Index Speedometer 23 Settings units 123 Speedometer display mode Selecting 123 Split rear bench seat* 199 SRS 63, 344 Indicator lamp 257 Standing lamps 101 Into reverse (manual transmission) 137 Side impact airbags 61 Side marker lamps Opening 190, 289 Opening with SmartKey 191 Stopping 191 Synchronizing 192 Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 294 SmartKey Changing battery 286 Locking and unlocking 84 Opening and closing Side windows Automatic opening 188 Cleaning 251 Closing 187, 188 Closing with SmartKey 188 Opening 187, 188 Opening fully 188 Opening with SmartKey 188 Stopping 188 Synchronizing power windows 189 Signal strength (telephone*) 134 Simultaneous wiping and washing Windshield wipers 49 Single wipe 49 Ski sack* 196 Removing 199 Unfolding and loading 196 Unloading and folding 198 Sliding/pop-up roof* 190 Closing 190, 289 Closing with SmartKey 191 the sliding/pop-up roof* with 191 Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 293, 294 Opening and closing windows with 188 Unlocking with 30 Snow chains 246 Soft keys Audio system 168 Spare fuses 313 Spare parts service 316 Spare wheel 281 Bolts 282 Minispare 300 Mounting 297 Removing 281 Speed Saving current 194 Speed settings Cruise control 195 Standing water Driving instructions 229 Starter switch 21, 31 Positions 31 Starting difficulties 45 Starting position 31 Starting the engine 44 Station (radio) Search 117 Station selection Setting 128 Steel rims Technical data 323 Steering column Height adjustment 37, 38 Length adjustment 37, 38 Messages in display 276 365 Index Steering gear oil Message in display 276 Steering wheel Adjusting 37 Buttons 24 Cleaning 252 Electrical adjustment* 38 Height adjustment 38 Manual adjustment 37 Stolen vehicle Tracking services 217 Stopping Sliding/pop-up roof* 191 Windows 188 Storage compartments Armrest 205 Glove box 203 Ventilated compartments 155 Storage spaces Cup holder 204 Storing (Memory function*) Positions into memory 99 Submenus 115 Convenience 129 For settings 113 In control system 115 366 Instrument cluster 122 Lighting 125 Resetting functions in Control system 120 Selecting 120 Settings menu 120 Vehicle 128 Sun visors 146 Sunshade* 147 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 344 Switching Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334 Switching off Audio system 168 Automatic central locking (control system) 129 Delayed (exterior lamps) 126 Engine 53 ESP 76 Hazard warning flasher 104 Headlamps 52 Seat heating* 97 Switching on Audio system 168 Automatic central locking (control system) 129 ESP 77 Front fog lamps 103 Hazard warning flasher 104 Headlamps 47 High beams 104 Rapid seat heating* 97 Rear fog lamp 103 Seat heating* 97 Windshield wipers 48 Symbols 15 Synchronizing Power windows 189 Sliding/pop-up roof* 192 Tachometer 23, 109 Displaying gear range 140 Overspeed range 109 Tail lamps Cleaning 251 Replacing bulbs 291, 295 Tar stains 250 Technical data 332 Brake fluid 332 Coolant 329 Coolants 336 Electrical system 326 Engine oil 332 Engine oil additives 332 Flexible fuel vehicles 334 Fuel requirements 333 Fuels 329 Gasoline additives 334 Lubricants 329 Main dimensions 327 Premium unleaded gasoline 333 Rims and tires 322 Weights 328 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system 331, 338 Tele Aid* 209 Emergency calls 211 Information 214 Initiating an emergency call manually 212 Messages in display 277 Remote door unlock 216 Roadside assistance 213 SOS button 212 Stolen vehicle tracking services 217 System self-check 210 Tele Aid System 210, 345 Upgrade signals 215 Telematics* 345 Telephone* 24, 208 Answering a call 135 Dialing a number from the phone book 135 Emergency call 185 Ending a call 135 Hands-free microphone 27 Loading phone book* 135 Messages in display 277 Operation 134, 182 Redialing 136 Signal strength 134 Temperature Display mode 123 Grades of tires 340 Setting interior temperature 150, 158 Setting units in display 123 Tires 244 Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 301, 345 Tilt Head restraint 34 Time Setting hours 122 Setting minutes 122 Time display Setting 123 Tire inflation pressure Checking 234, 243 Tire speed rating 227, 345 Tire traction 227 Tires 242, 322, 339 Consumer information 339 Direction of rotation 243 Driving instructions 226 Retreads 242 Rims and tires 322 Service life 243 Temperature 244 Temperature grades 340 Tread depth 245 Wear pattern 244 Winter 245 Tools 279 Index 367 Index Tow-away alarm 25, 80 Arming 80 Disarming 80 Disarming for transport 80 Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) Installing 311 Towing the vehicle 308 Tracking services For stolen vehicle 217 Traction 142, 339, 345 Transmission see Automatic or manual transmission 238 Transmission selector lever 288 Unlocking manually 288 Tread depth (tires) 245 Tread Wear 339 Trip computer 132 Trip odometer Resetting 109 Trunk Auxiliary fuse box 313 Closing the lid 89 Lamp 106 Opening 86, 88 Opening from inside vehicle 88 368 Separately locking 90 Separately unlocking 91 Trunk lid emergency release 89 Trunk lid Closing 89 Message in display 272 Turn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 290, 291 Turn signals 47 Additional in mirrors 290 Cleaning lenses 251 Front bulbs 290, 292, 294 Indicator lamps 23 Rear bulbs 291, 295 Turning off Engine 53 Units Setting speedometer units 123 Setting temperature units 123 Unlocking 30, 84 Centrally from inside 92 Driver’s door in an emergency 285 Fuel filler flap 233 Global 85 In an emergency 285 Selective settings 85 Separately the trunk 91 Transmission selector lever manually 288 Vehicle in an emergency 216 With the SmartKey 30 Upgrade signals Tele Aid* 215 Uphill driving Cruise control 194 Upshifting 139 Useful features 203 Ashtrays 207 Cigarette lighter 208 Garage door opener 217 Tele Aid* 209 Telephone* 208 Vehicle Individual settings 119, 121 Locking 25 Locking in an emergency 286 Lowering 301 Performance in cold weather 335 Performance in hot weather 335 Proper use of 16 Index Service battery 303 Towing 308 Unlocking 25 Unlocking in an emergency 285 With flexible fuel 334 Vehicle battery 303 Vehicle care 249 Cup holder 252 Engine cleaning 250 Gear selector lever 252 Hard plastic trim items 252 Headlamps 251 Instrument cluster 252 Leather upholstery 253 Light alloy wheels 252 MB Tex upholstery 253 Ornamental moldings 251 Paintwork 250 Plastic and rubber parts 252 Power washer 250 Seat belts 252 Steering wheel 252 Tail lamps 251 Tar stains 250 Turn signals 251 Vehicle washing 251 Window cleaning 251 Wiper blades 251 Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning Vehicle identification number (VIN) 318 Vehicle jack 280 Vehicle lighting Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 61 Parking brake 46 Checking 234 Vehicle tool kit 279 Alignment bolt 279 Removing 279 Spare fuses 279 Special fuse puller 279 Towing eye bolt 279 Vehicle jack 279 Wheel bolts 279 Wheel wrench 279 Vehicle washing 251 Ventilated storage compartment 155

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