2005 Mercedes-benz C Class Owners Manual

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Operator’s Manual C-Class Sedan Ê4Ct4gZË 2035842071 Order No. 6515 0142 13 Part No. 203 584 20 71 USA Edition B 2005 C 230 Kompressor Sport C 240 C 240 4MATIC C 320 C 320 4MATIC C 320 Sport Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26 Center console ..................................... 27 Upper part ...................................... 27 Lower part ...................................... 28 Overhead control panel ........................ 29 Door control panel................................ 30 Introduction.......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada......................... 13 Where to find it.................................... 14 Symbols............................................... 15 Operating safety .................................. 16 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16 Problems with your vehicle.................. 17 Reporting safety defects...................... 18 Reporting Safety Defects ............... 18 Vehicle data recording......................... 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 19 Contents Getting started................................... 31 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32 Starter switch positions.................. 33 Adjusting .............................................. 35 Seats .............................................. 35 Steering wheel................................ 39 Mirrors............................................ 41 Driving.................................................. 43 Fastening the seat belt ................... 43 Starting the engine ......................... 46 Switching on headlamps................. 49 Turn signals .................................... 50 Windshield wipers........................... 51 Problems while driving.................... 53 Parking and locking.............................. 54 Parking brake ................................. 54 Switching off headlamps................. 55 Turning off engine........................... 56 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 57 Occupant safety................................... 58 Air bags .......................................... 59 Seat belts ....................................... 64 Children in the vehicle.................... 68 Blocking of rear door window operation........................................ 80 Panic alarm* ........................................ 81 Activating ....................................... 81 Deactivating ................................... 81 Driving safety systems......................... 83 ABS ................................................ 83 BAS ................................................ 84 ESP................................................. 85 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ....... 88 Anti-theft systems................................ 89 Immobilizer..................................... 89 Anti-theft alarm system*................ 89 Tow-away alarm* ........................... 91 Controls in detail ............................... 93 Locking and unlocking......................... 94 SmartKey ....................................... 94 Opening the doors from the inside ............................................. 98 Opening the trunk .......................... 99 Closing the trunk.......................... 101 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 102 Automatic central locking ............ 103 Locking and unlocking from the inside ..................................... 104 Seats ................................................. 106 Easy-entry/exit feature* .............. 106 Removing and installing front seat head restraints ..................... 107 Rear seat head restraints ............. 109 Multicontour seats* ..................... 112 Seat heating*............................... 113 Memory function* ............................. 114 Storing positions into memory ..... 115 Recalling positions from memory. 115 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 116 Lighting ............................................. 117 Exterior lamp switch .................... 117 Combination switch ..................... 121 Cornering fog lamps* (All models with Bi-Xenon* headlamps, except C 230 Kompressor Sport and C 320 Sport) ......................... 122 Hazard warning flasher ................ 123 Interior lighting ............................ 124 Door entry lamps ......................... 125 Trunk lamp................................... 125 Instrument cluster ............................. 126 Instrument cluster illumination .... 126 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 127 Trip odometer .............................. 127 Tachometer.................................. 128 Outside temperature indicator..... 128 Control system .................................. 129 Multifunction display.................... 129 Multifunction steering wheel........ 130 Menus.......................................... 132 Standard display menu ................ 134 AUDIO menu ................................ 135 NAV* menu.................................. 138 Contents Vehicle status message memory menu............................................ 138 Settings menu.............................. 140 Trip computer menu..................... 156 TEL menu* ................................... 158 Manual transmission ......................... 162 Shifting into reverse..................... 163 Automatic transmission*................... 164 One-touch gearshifting................. 166 Gear ranges ................................. 167 Gear selector lever position ......... 168 Automatic shift program .............. 169 Driving tips................................... 170 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 171 Good visibility .................................... 172 Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 172 Rear view mirrors......................... 172 Sun visors .................................... 175 Rear window sunshade* .............. 176 Rear window defroster................. 177 Climate control.................................. 178 Deactivating the climate control system ............................. 181 Setting the temperature............... 181 Adjusting air distribution and volume .......................................... 182 Defrosting ..................................... 183 Air recirculation mode .................. 184 Air conditioning............................. 185 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents....................... 187 Automatic climate control* ................ 188 Deactivating the automatic climate control system ................. 191 Setting the temperature................ 191 Adjusting air distribution............... 192 Adjusting air volume ..................... 193 Defrosting ..................................... 194 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 194 Air recirculation mode .................. 195 Charcoal filter ............................... 196 Air conditioning............................. 198 Residual heat and ventilation (available on automatic climate control panel design A only).......... 199 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents....................... 200 Audio system...................................... 201 Audio and telephone, operation.... 201 Operating safety ........................... 201 Operating and display elements ... 202 Button and soft key operation ...... 204 Operation...................................... 204 Radio operation ............................ 209 Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)..................................... 214 CD mode....................................... 219 GSM network phones ................... 226 TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 232 Emergency calls “911” ................. 239 Power windows .................................. 241 Opening and closing the windows........................................ 241 Synchronizing power windows...... 244 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 245 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 245 Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 248 Contents Driving systems ................................. 249 Cruise control............................... 249 Loading .............................................. 252 Roof rack*.................................... 252 Ski sack* (Canada only) ............... 252 Split rear bench seat* .................. 255 Loading instructions..................... 257 Cargo tie-down rings* .................. 258 Useful features .................................. 259 Storage compartments................. 259 Ashtrays ....................................... 263 Cigarette lighter ........................... 265 Electrical outlet in the rear passenger compartment .............. 265 Telephone*................................... 266 Tele Aid* ...................................... 267 Garage door opener* ................... 274 Operation ......................................... 281 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 282 Driving instructions............................ 283 Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 283 Drinking and driving ..................... 283 Pedals .......................................... 283 Power assistance ......................... 283 Brakes.......................................... 284 Driving off .................................... 285 Parking......................................... 285 Tires ............................................. 286 Hydroplaning................................ 286 Tire traction.................................. 287 Tire speed rating .......................... 287 Winter driving instructions ........... 288 Standing water............................. 289 Passenger compartment .............. 290 Driving abroad.............................. 290 Control and operation of radio transmitters ................................. 290 Catalytic converter....................... 291 Emission control .......................... 291 Coolant temperature.................... 292 At the gas station .............................. 293 Refueling...................................... 293 Check regularly and before a long trip..................................... 295 Engine compartment ......................... 296 Hood ............................................ 296 Engine oil ..................................... 297 Transmission fluid level................ 300 Coolant level ................................ 301 Battery ......................................... 302 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 303 Tires and wheels................................ 304 Important guidelines .................... 304 Tire care and maintenance........... 305 Direction of rotation..................... 307 Loading the vehicle ...................... 307 Recommended tire inflation pressure....................................... 313 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 315 Tire labeling ................................. 317 Load identification ....................... 321 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 322 Maximum tire load ....................... 323 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 324 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 325 Tire ply material ........................... 327 Tire and loading terminology........ 327 Rotating tires ............................... 331 Winter driving .................................... 332 Winter tires .................................. 332 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 333 Snow chains................................. 333 Maintenance...................................... 334 Clearing the maintenance service indicator........................... 335 Maintenance service term exceeded ..................................... 335 Calling up the maintenance service indicator........................... 335 Resetting the maintenance service indicator........................... 336 Vehicle care....................................... 337 Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 337 Practical hints ................................. 343 What to do if … ................................... 344 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 344 Lamp in center console................. 350 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display..................... 352 Where will I find ...? ............................ 377 First aid kit.................................... 377 Vehicle tool kit.............................. 377 Minispare wheel............................ 380 Spare wheel bolts ......................... 382 Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 383 Unlocking the vehicle.................... 383 Locking the vehicle ....................... 384 Fuel filler flap ................................ 385 Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever ... 386 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 387 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ........... 387 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 388 SmartKey ...................................... 389 Replacing bulbs .................................. 390 Bulbs............................................. 390 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 393 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 397 Contents Replacing wiper blades ...................... 398 Removing wiper blades................. 398 Installing wiper blades .................. 398 Flat tire............................................... 399 Preparing the vehicle .................... 399 Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 399 Battery ............................................... 404 Disconnecting the battery ............ 405 Removing the battery ................... 405 Charging and reinstalling the battery .................................... 405 Reconnecting the battery ............. 406 Jump starting...................................... 407 Towing the vehicle.............................. 409 Installing towing eye bolt.............. 412 Fuses.................................................. 413 Aids for changing fuses ................ 413 Main fuse box in passenger compartment ................................ 414 Fuse box in engine compartment ................................ 414 Fuse box in trunk.......................... 416 Contents Technical data.................................. 417 Parts service ...................................... 418 Warranty coverage............................. 419 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...................... 419 Identification labels............................ 420 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 421 C 230 Kompressor (all models) .... 421 C 240 (all models)/ C 320 (all models) ........................ 421 Engine................................................ 422 Rims and Tires ................................... 424 Same size tires............................. 425 Mixed size tires ............................ 426 Minispare wheel ........................... 427 Electrical system................................ 428 Main dimensions................................ 429 Weights.............................................. 430 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 431 Capacities .................................... 431 Engine oils.................................... 433 Engine oil additives ...................... 433 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 433 Brake fluid.................................... 433 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 434 Fuel requirements ........................ 434 Gasoline additives........................ 435 Flexible Fuel Vehicles................... 435 Coolants....................................... 437 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system*......... 439 Technical terms............................... 441 Index................................................. 447 왔 Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Introduction Product information We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive informa- tion, also on permissible technical modifi- cations, and where proper installation will be performed. Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Car Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only) 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws) 10 (1) the same substantial defect or mal- function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or mal- function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approx. 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair at- tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs: 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 Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser- vice. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory-trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio. If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty In- formation Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 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 an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Introduction Operator’s Manual 13 Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color so you can find information quickly. At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety features of your vehicle. 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 Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 왔 Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehi- cle. Introduction Symbols Warning! 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. 컄 Page Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. 컄컄 Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. -> This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page. In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term definitions. Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here. 15 Introduction Operating safety Warning! Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs. Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety standards Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury. 16 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario, M4G 4C9 17 Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve- hicle safety from the Hotline. 18 왔 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices Introduction Vehicle data recording (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system. 19 20 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 21 At a glance Cockpit 22 At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Cruise control lever 2 Multifunction steering wheel 3 Horn 4 Instrument cluster 5 Overhead control panel 6 Glove box lid release 7 Glove box lock 8 Center console Page 249 26, 130 24, 126 29 259 259 27 Item 9 Starter switch a Hood lock release b Steering wheel adjustment handle (manual) c Steering wheel adjustment stalk (electrical)* d Parking brake pedal e Remote trunk lid switch f Door control panel g Parking brake release Page 33 296 40 40 48, 54 100 30 48 Item Page h Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam j Exterior lamp switch k Exterior rear view mirror adjustment l Headlamp washer switch* 50 51 50 49, 117 41, 116 172 23 At a glance Instrument cluster 24 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 1 Speedometer with: v Electronic Stability Program (ESP) warning lamp ; Brake warning lamp, USA only 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only B Low beam head- lamp indicator lamp 2 L Left turn signal indicator lamp 3 Multifunction display with: Trip odometer Main odometer Gear selector lever position 85, 348 48, 54, 345 48, 54, 345 49, 117 50 129 127 129 47, 129, 168 Item Program mode Status indicator (outside temperature/digital speedometer Digital clock 4 K Right turn signal indicator lamp 5 Tachometer with: - Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction indicator lamp, Canada only 1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp Page 169 128, 144 129 50 128 83, 344 346, 347 346, 347 58, 349 Item < Seat belt telltale A High beam head- lamp indicator lamp 6 Fuel gauge with: Fuel reserve warning lamp 4 Fuel filler cap location indicator: The fuel filler cap is on the rear right-hand side. 7 Coolant temperature gauge 8 Reset button for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Resetting individual settings 앫 Instrument cluster illumination Page 64, 349 50, 121 349 127 126 127 141 126 25 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 26 Page 129 130 Item 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up/to increase ç down/to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call t to end a call Item Page 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display C 230 Kompressor Sport, and C 320 Sport: Steering wheel in these vehicles will vary from steering wheel shown. However, multifunction steering wheel symbols and feature description apply to Sport models as well. 왔 Center console Upper part At a glance Center console Item 1 Seat heating*, driver’s side 2 Rear window sunshade switch* 3 ESP control switch 4 Hazard warning flasher switch – switching on/off 5 Central locking switch Central unlocking switch 6 Switch for folding back rear seat head restraints 7 Tow-away alarm switch* Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp* Page 113 176 85 123 104 104 110 91 90 Item 8 Seat heating*, passenger side 9 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp a Audio system, or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) Page 113 75, 350, 351 201 b Climate control Automatic climate control* Rear window defroster 178 188 177 27 At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission* Gearshift lever for manual transmission 3 Cup holders 4 Armrest 5 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission* Page 263 265 47, 168 46, 162 261 260 169 28 왔 Overhead control panel At a glance Overhead control panel Item 6 Interior rear view mirror 7 Garage door opener* 8 Left reading lamp on/off 9 Tele Aid* (emergency call system) button Page 41, 172 274 125 267 Item 1 Rear interior lighting on/off 2 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 3 Right reading lamp on/off 4 Interior lighting control 5 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid* (emergency call system) and telephone* Page 125 245 125 124 158, 226, 267 29 At a glance Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Memory function* (for storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) Page 98 114 3 Switches for seat adjustment* 4 Switches for opening/closing front door windows 5 Switch for rear door window override 6 Switches for opening/closing rear door windows 7 Remote trunk lid switch 30 35, 106 241 80 241 100 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 31 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 provide you with further information. The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for the trunk lid 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button* (컄 page 81) Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button* 4. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system* is disarmed. 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. For more information, see “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 94). Starter switch positions SmartKey Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper- vised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. If necessary, move steering wheel slightly to allow the locking mechanism to engage. 1 Power supply to some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment Getting started Unlocking 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position. All lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp in- dicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re- mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 344). 3 Starting position 33 ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 404). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 407). To prevent accelerated battery discharge and a possible dead battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. Getting started Unlocking When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. The indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. Vehicles with automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. 34 왔 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 The seats can be adjusted either manually or electrically, depending on the vehicle’s equipment. Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide un- der the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly posi- tioned on the body. Your seat must be ad- justed so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 43). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being ad- justed. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the power seats* can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Getting started Adjusting Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant, or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 68). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. 35 Getting started Adjusting Manual seat adjustment 1 Seat fore and aft adjustment 2 Seat cushion tilt 3 Seat backrest tilt 4 Seat height 36 Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Lift handle 1. 왘 Slide seat to the desired position. 왘 Allow handle 1 to reengage. 왘 Check for proper engagement before driving. Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The posi- tion should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls. When moving the seat, make sure that there are no items in the footwell or behind the seat. Otherwise you could damage the seat. Seat cushion tilt 왘 Turn handwheel 2 forward or back- ward until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Press switch 3 in direction of arrow until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height 왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33). 왘 Press switch 4 in direction of arrow until your legs are lightly supported. Head restraint height Warning! Head restraint tilt Getting started Adjusting For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible. 1 Release button Raising: 왘 Manually adjust the height of the head restraint by pulling it upward. Lowering: 왘 To lower head the restraint, push release button 1 and push down on the head restraint. Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 106). 37 Getting started Adjusting Power seat* adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located in each front door. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Seat backrest tilt 왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the respective door. 38 Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press switch forward or backward in Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of direction of arrow 4. Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The posi- tion should be as far rearward as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls. When moving the seat, make sure that there are no items in the footwell or behind the seat. Otherwise you could damage the seat. The memory function* (컄 page 114) lets you store the setting for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors. arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of arrow 2. Head restraint height 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of arrow 1. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible. Warning! Head restraint tilt For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. Manually adjust the angle of the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 106). Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving, or driving without the adjustment locked could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch, the electrical steering wheel adjustment feature* can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 39 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment, manual 왘 Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off. Warning! Only adjust the steering wheel with the vehicle at a standstill and make sure the steering wheel is securely locked in place before driving off. Driving without the steering wheel adjust- ment locked may cause an unexpected steering wheel movement which could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Make sure the steering wheel is securely locked by trying to move it up and down, and in and out before driving off. 1 Handle 왘 To unlock the steering column, pull handle 1 out to its stop limit. 왘 Move steering wheel to the desired position. 왘 To lock the steering column, push handle 1 all the way in until it engages. The steering wheel is once again locked into position. 40 Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left). 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the driver’s door. Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direction of arrow 1 until a comfort- able steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Adjusting steering column up or down 왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and that all the displays (incl. malfunc- tion and indicator lamps) on the instru- ment cluster are clearly visible. The memory function* (컄 page 114) lets you store the setting for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and exterior rear view mirrors. Getting started Adjusting Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 172). Warning! Exterior rear view mirrors 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. Warning! Exercise care when using the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your in- terior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water. 41 왘 Press button 3 for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button 2 for passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. 왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down, left, or right according to the desired setting. If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is now properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror normally. The memory function* (컄 page 114) lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the settings for the steering wheel and seat position. At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically. For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 172). Getting started Adjusting The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. 1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button 3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 왘 Switch on ignition (컄 page 33). 42 왔 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. Getting started Driving Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only provide the protection they were designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 64). Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 68). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. 43 Getting started Driving Warning! Warning! 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt from the belt outlet. Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. 44 Read and observe the additional warning notices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 62) and (컄 page 64). 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. 1 Latch plate 2 Release button 3 Buckle Belt outlet height adjustment Adjust seat belt so that shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of your shoulder (it should not touch the neck or pass under the arm). Belt outlet, front seats 4 Release button Raising 왘 Slide belt outlet upward. Lowering 왘 Press button 4 and slide belt outlet downward. Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm. For this purpose, you can adjust the height of the belt outlet. 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen. 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly upright position. 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer’s instructions. Getting started Driving 앫 Check your seat belt periodically during travel to make sure that it is properly positioned. 앫 Make sure that the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing. Warning! Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear. Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective- ness of the belts. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash, they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 45 Getting started Driving Starting the engine Manual transmission Gearshift pattern for manual transmission For more information, see “Manual trans- mission” (컄 page 162). 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. 46 Starting 왘 Depress brake pedal. 왘 Make sure the gearshift lever is in neutral position (no gear selected). 왘 Fully depress clutch pedal. Otherwise the engine cannot be started due to the integrated safety interlock. 왘 Do not depress the accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 and hold until the engine starts (컄 page 33). For information on turning off the engine, see “Turning off engine” (컄 page 56). Automatic transmission* Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission*” (컄 page 164). Getting started Driving Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure (컄 page 46). Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. 왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 407). 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. Starting 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P.

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