2003 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual

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According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er’s instructions. Infants and small children should never share a seat belt with another occupant. During an accident, they could be crushed between the occupant and seat belt. Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. un- til they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. When the child restraint is not in use, re- move it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt to prevent the child restraint from becoming a projectile in the event of an ac- cident. Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle; even if the children are secured in a child restraint system. Unsupervised chil- dren in a child restraint system may use ve- hicle equipment and may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system Safety and Security Occupant safety bag deactivation system. With the special child seat properly installed, the passenger front airbag will not deploy. The 7 indicator lamp located in the center console will be illuminated, except with the key removed or in the starter switch position 0. The system does not deactivate the side impact airbag and the emergency tensioning device. Special BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for use with the BabySmartTM air- 67 Safety and Security Occupant safety Self-test BabySmartTM without special child seat installed After turning the key in the starter switch to position 1 or 2, the 7 indicator lamp located in the center console lights up for approx. 6 seconds and then goes out. If the indicator lamp should not come on or is continuously lit, the system is not func- tioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the passenger seat. More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 251). Warning! Warning! The BabySmartTM airbag deactivation sys- tem will ONLY work with a special child seat designed to operate with it. It will not work with child seats which are not BabySmartTM compatible. Never place anything between seat cushion and child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the effectiveness of the deactivation sys- tem. The bottom of the child seat must make full contact with the passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly mounted child seat could cause injuries to the child in case of an accident, instead of protecting the child. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation of special child seats. When using a BabySmartTM compatible child seat on the front passenger seat, the front passenger airbag will not deploy only if the 7 indicator lamp remains illuminat- ed. Please be sure to check the indicator every time you use the special system child seat. Should the light go out while the restraint is installed, please check installation. If the light remains out, do not use the BabySmartTM restraint to transport children on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. 68 Warning! Installation of infant and child restraint systems Do not place powered-on laptops, cell phones and like electronic devices on the front passenger seat. Signals from such de- vices may interfere with the BabySmartTM system. Such signal interference may cause the 7 indicator lamp not to come on during self-test or be continuously lit, indi- cating that the system is not functioning. Anchorage rings 1 are located on the back side of the rear backrests and on the floor behind rear seat. Prior to installing a tether strap, note the following steps: 왘 Fold backrest forward. Safety and Security Occupant safety 왘 Guide tether strap between head re- straints and rear shelf. Head restraint must be installed (if re- movable) and positioned such that the top tether strap can pass freely be- tween the head restraint and top of seat back. Make sure that the tether strap is not twisted. 왘 Fold backrest back until it locks in place. Warning! Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied by pas- sengers, or the extended cargo area is not in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest. 69 Safety and Security Occupant safety 왘 Fold up anchorage ring 1. 왘 Securely fasten hook 2, which is part of the tether strap, to anchorage ring 1. For safety, make sure that the hook has attached to the ring beyond the safety catch, as illustrated. 70 Child seat anchors – “LATCH” type This vehicle is equipped with two “LATCH” (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for the installation of a “LATCH” child seat with the matching anchor fittings. If a child seat is not installed, the “LATCH” anchors can be folded back between the seat cushion and the backrest. The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors. To fold mounts back 왘 Press down button 2 on each anchor and return anchor to its catch. Non-“LATCH” type child seats may also be used and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 왘 Grip inner side of anchors 1 and fold forward until they lock in place. 왘 Install child seat according to the man- ufacturer’s instructions. Warning! Children too big for child restraint systems must ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve proper belt positioning for children from 41 lbs. until they reach a height where a lap/shoulder belt fits properly without a booster. Before installing the child seat, make sure anchors 1 are folded out and locked in place. Install child seat according to manufactur- er’s instructions. The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 1. An incorrectly mounted child seat may come loose during an accident which could result in serious injury or death to your child. Damaged or impact-damaged child seats or child seat anchors must be replaced. Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, even if the children are secured in a child restraint system. Safety and Security Occupant safety 71 Activating 왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one second. Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again. 왘 Insert key in starter switch. For operation in the USA only: This de- vice complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation. Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Safety and Security Panic alarm* Panic alarm* An audible alarm and blinking exterior lamps will operate for approximately 2½ minutes. 1 Â button Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button 1. 72 Driving safety systems In this section you will find informations on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (Antilock Brake System) 앫 BAS (Brake Assist System) 앫 ESP (Electronic Stability Program) In winter operation, the maximum ef- fectiveness of the ABS, ESP is only achieved with winter tires (M+S tires), or snow chains as required. Warning! The following factors increase the risk of ac- cidents: 앫 Excessive speed, especially in turns 앫 Wet and slippery road surfaces 앫 Following another vehicle too closely The ABS, BAS, ESP cannot reduce this risk. Always adjust your driving style to the pre- vailing road and weather conditions. ABS Warning! Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pump- ing the brake pedal defeats the purpose of ABS and significantly reduces braking effec- tiveness. The ABS regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braking. This allows you to maintain the ability to steer your vehicle. The ABS is functional above a speed of ap- proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent of road surface conditions. At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experi- encing the pulsation. Safety and Security Driving safety systems Continuous steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the ABS, namely braking power and ability to steer the vehicle. On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will re- spond even with light brake pressure. The pulsating brake pedal can be an indication of hazardous road conditions and func- tions as a reminder to take extra care while driving. To alert following vehicles to slippery road conditions you discover, operate your hazard warning flashers as appro- priate. 73 ABS control The - malfunction indicator lamp in the speedometer lights up when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 2. It goes out when the engine is running. More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 247). BAS The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in emergency situations. If you apply the brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically provides full brake boost, thereby poten- tially reducing the braking distance. Apply continuous full braking pressure until the emergency braking situation is over. The ABS will prevent the wheels from locking. When you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as normal. The BAS is then deactivated. More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 254). Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking or steering efficiency be- yond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following another vehicle too closely, or aquaplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca- pabilities of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger- ous manner which could jeopardize the us- er’s safety or the safety of others. 74 Warning! ESP The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that af- forded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, following an- other vehicle too closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or dangerous manner which could jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of others. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling. The ESP recognizes when a wheel is spin- ning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By ap- plying brakes to the appropriate wheel and by limiting engine output, the ESP works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP is especially useful while driving off and on wet or slip- pery road surfaces. The ESP warning lamp v in the speed- ometer dial flashes when the ESP is en- gaged. The warning lamp v in the speedome- ter dial lights up when you turn the key in the starter switch to position 2. It goes out when the engine is running. Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! Never switch off the ESP when you see the ESP warning lamp v flashing in the speedometer dial. In this case proceed as follows: 앫 While driving off, apply as little throttle as possible. 앫 While driving, ease up on the accelera- tor. 앫 Adapt your speed and driving style to the prevailing road conditions. Failure to observe these guidelines could cause the vehicle to skid. The ESP cannot prevent accidents resulting from excessive speed. 75 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents. The ca- pabilities of an ESP equipped vehicle must never be exploited in a reckless or danger- ous manner which could jeopardize the us- er’s safety or the safety of others. 76 Because of the ESP’s automatic opera- tion, the engine must be shut off (key in starter switch position 0 or 1) when 앫 the parking brake is being tested on a brake test dynamometer 앫 the vehicle is being towed with the front axle raised Active braking action through the ESP may otherwise seriously damage the rear axle brake system. The ESP will only function properly if you use wheels of the recommended tire size. More information can be found in the “Practical hints” section (컄 page 246). Switching off the ESP Warning! The ESP should not be switched off during normal driving other than in the circum- stances described below. Disabling of the system will reduce vehicle stability in stan- dard driving maneuvers. To improve the vehicle’s traction, turn off the ESP in driving situations where it would be advantageous to have drive wheels spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip such as: 앫 starting out on slippery surfaces and in deep snow in conjunction with snow chains 앫 sand or gravel Safety and Security Driving safety systems If one or more drive wheels are spinning, the ESP warning lamp v in the speed- ometer dial flashes, regardless of the speed. Traction control brakes a spinning wheel even when ESP is deactivated. ESP always operates when you are brak- ing, even when it has been deactivated. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! When the ESP warning lamp v is illuminated continuously, the ESP is switched off. Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail- ing road conditions and to the non-operating status of the ESP. Switching on the ESP 왘 Press lower half 2 of the switch. The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer goes out. You are now again in normal driving mode. The switch is located on the center con- sole. 1 ESP off 2 ESP on 왘 Press upper half 1 of the switch. The ESP warning lamp v in the speedometer dial comes on. ESP is deactivated. 77 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle. Activating 앫 Removing the key from the starter switch activates the immobilizer. Deactivating 앫 Inserting the key in the starter switch deactivates the immobilizer. In case the engine cannot be started (yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), the system is not operational. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MER-Cedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). 78 Anti-theft alarm system* Once the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someone opens 앫 a door 앫 the trunk lid 앫 the hood. The alarm will stay on even if the activating element (a door, for example) is immedi- ately closed. The alarm system will also be triggered when 앫 someone attempts to raise the vehicle 앫 the vehicle is opened with the mechan- ical key. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initi- ated automatically by the Tele Aid sys- tem* provided Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available. Arming the alarm system The alarm system is armed after locking the vehicle with the SmartKey. The turn signal lamps blink three times to indicate that the alarm system is activated. The in- dicator lamp in the switch for the tow-away alarm will blink after approximately 10 sec- onds when the alarm system is completely armed (컄 page 80). If the turn signal lamps do not blink three times one of the following ele- ments may not be properly closed: 앫 a door 앫 the trunk lid 앫 the hood Close the respective element and lock the vehicle again. Disarming the alarm system The alarm system is disarmed when you unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey. The turn signal lamps blink once to indicate that the alarm system is deactivated. The alarm system will rearm automati- cally after approximately 40 seconds if a door or the trunk is not opened. Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm: 왘 Insert the key in the starter switch. or 왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button. Tow-away alarm* Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle. The tow-away protection alarm is trig- gered, for example, if the vehicle is lift- ed on one side. If the alarm stays on for more than 20 seconds, an emergency call is initi- ated automatically by the Tele Aid sys- tem provided Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Arming tow-away alarm When you lock your vehicle, the tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 seconds. When you unlock your vehicle, the tow-away protection disarms automatical- ly. 79 i You cannot disarm the tow-away alarm if the ignition is turned on. 왘 Press upper half 1 of the switch. Indicator lamp 2 in the switch lights up briefly. 왘 Lock your vehicle with the key. The tow-away alarm remains disarmed un- til you lock your vehicle again. Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Disarming tow-away alarm To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm feature, switch off the tow-away alarm be- fore towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train. 1 Tow-away alarm off switch 2 Indicator lamp The switch is located on the center con- sole. 왘 Turn off the ignition and remove the key. 80 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function* Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Manual transmission Automatic transmission* Good visibility Climate control Automatic climate control* (Canada only) Audio system Power windows Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* Driving systems Loading Useful features 81 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper- ate the equipment installed on your vehi- cle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. To quickly familiarize yourself with the ba- sic functions of the vehicle, refer to the “Getting started” section of this manual. The corresponding page numbers are giv- en at the beginning of each segment. 82 Locking and unlocking Information on locking and unlocking can be found in the “Getting started” section on (컄 page 30) and (컄 page 51). SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys with remote controls and a re- movable mechanical key. The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two keys are a different color to help distin- guish each key unit. The remote control key provides an ex- tended operating range. To prevent theft, however, it is advisable to only unlock the vehicle when you are in close proximity to it. The key centrally locks and unlocks: 앫 the doors 앫 the trunk lid 앫 the fuel filler flap SmartKey with remote controls 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Mechanical key locking tab 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Battery check lamp 5 Â Panic button* (컄 page 72) Canada only: Only vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system* have SmartKeys with integrated panic button* 5. i You can also open and close the power windows (컄 page 183) and panorama sliding/pop-up roof (컄 page 185) from outside using the SmartKey. To prevent possible malfunction, avoid exposing the key to high levels of elec- tromagnetic radiation. Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ. All turn signal lamps blink once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The vehicle will lock again automatically within approximately 40 seconds of un- locking if neither door nor trunk lid is opened, the SmartKey is not inserted in the starter switch, or the central locking switch is not activated. Global locking 왘 Press button ‹. All turn signal lamps blink three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the key so that pressing Œ only unlocks the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap. 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about five seconds until battery check lamp 4 blinks twice. The key will then function as follows: Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap 왘 Press button Œ once. Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ twice. Global locking 왘 Press button ‹. Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Restoring to factory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about six seconds until battery check lamp 4 blinks twice. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the starter switch and lock the ve- hicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, which could re- sult in an accident and/or serious injury. 83 Checking the batteries 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ. Battery check lamp 4 lights up briefly to indicate that the key batteries are in order. If battery check lamp 4 does not light up briefly during check, then the key batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries (컄 page 276). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company. 왘 If necessary, have the mechanical lock replaced. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace- ment. Controls in detail Locking and unlocking If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the key, then either the batteries in the SmartKey are dis- charged or the key is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained. 앫 Check the batteries in the key and replace them if necessary (컄 page 276). or 앫 Check the vehicle battery (컄 page 294). or 앫 Use the mechanical key to unlock the doors (컄 page 274) as required. Lock the vehicle using the mechan- ical key (컄 page 275). If the key is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 84 Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle has previously been locked from the outside with the re- mote control, opening a door from the inside will trigger the alarm. To cancel the alarm, do one of the fol- lowing: 앫 Press button Œ or‹ on the SmartKey. 앫 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle 왘 Pull on door handle 2. If door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up. Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk lid 1 Handle 왘 Pull handle 1 in direction of arrow to open the trunk lid. The trunk lid swings open upwards. Always make sure that there is sufficient overhead clearance. The vehicle must be unlocked. 85 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk lid 1 Handle 왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on grip 1. 왘 Close trunk lid with hands placed flat on it. Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk lid opening when closing the trunk lid. Be es- pecially careful when small children are around. 86 Warning! 앫 The button will blink for 60 minutes af- ter closing the trunk lid. Only drive with the trunk closed as, among other dangers such as visibility blockage, exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle interi- or. 왘 Briefly press the emergency release button. The trunk unlocks and the trunk lid opens. Trunk lid emergency release The emergency release button is located in the trunk lid. Illumination of the emergency release but- ton: 앫 The button will blink for 30 minutes af- ter opening the trunk lid The emergency release button does not open the trunk lid if the vehicle bat- tery is discharged or disconnected. If the emergency release button is pressed and the vehicle was centrally locked, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will sound as the trunk lid opens. To cancel the alarm, insert the key in the starter switch or press button Œ or‹ on the key. Automatic central locking The doors and the trunk lid automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. The doors unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact ex- ceeds a preset threshold. The vehicle automatically locks when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle 앫 is pushed 앫 is on a test stand You can deactivate the automatic locking using the control system (컄 page 122). Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking from the inside You can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk lid from inside using the central lock- ing switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before start- ing to drive. The fuel filler flap cannot be locked or un- locked with the central locking switch. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the starter switch and lock the ve- hicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 87 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The switch is located in the center console. Central locking switch 1 Locking 2 Unlocking Locking 왘 Press upper half 1 of the central lock- ing switch. If both front doors are closed, the vehi- cle locks. 88 Unlocking 왘 Press lower half 2 of the central lock- ing switch. The vehicle unlocks. You can open a locked door from in- side. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked using the SmartKey, it will not unlock using the central locking switch. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch 앫 while in the selective remote con- trol mode, only the door opened from the inside is unlocked. 앫 while in the global remote control mode, the complete vehicle is un- locked when a door is opened from the inside. Seats Information on seat adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” section (컄 page 32). Easy-entry/exit feature* With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel tilts upwards and the driver’s seat moves to the rear. This allows easier entry into and exit from the vehicle when the driver’s door is opened. However, the engine must be turned off. When the SmartKey is inserted in the start- er switch and the driver’s door is closed, the steering wheel and the driver’s seat re- turn to their last set position. Warning! You must make sure that no one can be- come trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and the driver’s seat when the easy-entry/exit feature* is activated, the driver’s door is being opened and the en- gine is turned off or the SmartKey is re- moved from the starter switch. 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. Do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit feature*, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Controls in detail Seats You can activate the following functions: 앫 Steering column: Only the steering column is adjusted. 앫 Steering column and seat: The steering column and the seat are adjusted. The easy-entry/exit feature can be switched on or off in the individual setting menu of the control system (컄 page 123). 89 Controls in detail Seats Head restraints Front seat head restraints, manual seat Front seat head restraints, power seat* Information on head restraint adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” sec- tion (컄 page 32). Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head approximately at ear level. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an acci- dent. Tilt the backrest to the rear for easier removal and installation of the head re- straints. 90 Removing front head restraints 왘 Pull head restraint to its highest posi- tion. Removing front head restraints 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold until the head restraint is fully extended. 왘 Push button 1 and pull out head re- 왘 Pull out head restraint. straint. Installing front head restraints 왘 Insert head restraint and push it down to the stop. 왘 Push button 1 and adjust head re- straint to desired position. Installing front head restraints 왘 Press switch 1 upwards and hold for about five seconds. 왘 Push the head restraint down until it engages. 왘 Adjust head restraint to desired posi- tion. Controls in detail Seats Rear seat head restraints Warning! Heated seats* The switches are located in the center con- sole. For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints. Removing rear head restraints 왘 Pull head restraint to its highest posi- tion. 왘 Push button 1 and pull out head re- straint. Installing rear head restraints 왘 Insert head restraint and push it down until it engages. 왘 Push button 1 and adjust head re- straint to desired position. 1 Normal heating 2 Rapid heating 왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster light up. 91 i The system switches over to normal heating mode after approximately five minutes. Only one indicator lamp re- mains lit. Switching off seat heating 왘 If one indicator lamp is on, press upper switch position 1. 왘 If both indicator lamps are on, press lower switch position 2. The seat heater will be automatically switched off after approximately 30 minutes. Controls in detail Seats Switching on seat heating 왘 Press upper switch position 1. A red indicator lamp on the switch lights up. Switching on rapid seat heating 왘 Press lower switch position 2. Both red indicator lamps on the switch light up. If one or both of the lamps on the seat heater switch are blinking, there is in- sufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heater switches off auto- matically. The seat heater will switch back on again automatically as soon as suffi- cient voltage is available. 92 Memory function* Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv- er should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat backrest angle if necessary, to en- sure adequate control, reach and com- fort. The head restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. Also see air- bag section (컄 page 57) for proper seat positioning. In addition, adjust the steering wheel to ensure adequate control, reach, opera- tion and comfort. Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be ad- justed for adequate rear vision. Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be seated in a properly secured restraint system that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210.2. The memory button and stored position switch are located on the door. You can store up to three different settings per key. The following settings are saved for each stored position: 앫 Driver’s seat and backrest position 앫 Steering wheel position 앫 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror position 앫 Passenger side exterior rear view mir- ror position 앫 Front passenger seat position These key-dependent memory settings can be deactivated if desired (컄 page 124). Controls in detail Memory function* Warning! Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. 93 Controls in detail Memory function* 1 Memory button 2 Stored position button 왘 Make sure that the ignition is switched on or the relevant door is open and the SmartKey is inserted in the starter switch. 94 Storing positions into memory Recalling positions from memory 왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and rear view mirrors to the desired posi- tion (컄 page 32). 왘 Turn button 2 to selected memory po- sition. 왘 Press memory button 1. 왘 Release memory button and push button 2 within three seconds. All the settings are stored at the select- ed position. 왘 Turn button 2 to selected memory po- sition. 왘 Press and hold button 2 until the seat, steering wheel and rear view mirrors have fully moved to the stored posi- tions. Releasing the button immediately stops movement to the stored posi- tions. Warning! Do not operate the power seats using the memory button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats. First move backrest to an upright position. Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position For easier parking, you can adjust the pas- senger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. You can store a parking position for the passenger exterior rear view mirror for each key using the memory switch. For information about activating the park- ing position, see “Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 124). 1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger side exterior rear view mir- ror 3 Memory button 왘 Stop the vehicle. 왘 Switch ignition on (if not already on). 왘 Press button 2. The passenger side exterior rear view mirror is selected. Controls in detail Memory function* 왘 Adjust the exterior rear view mirror with button 1 so that you see the rear wheel and the curb. 왘 Press memory button “M” 3 on the door. 왘 Within three seconds press bottom of adjustment button 1 above the exterior lamp switch. The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move. If the mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored you can move the mirror again. 95 M Off U Automatic headlamp mode C Parking lamps (also side marker lamps, tail lamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) Canada only: When engine is run- ning, the low beam is also switched on. B Low beam plus parking lamps or high beam headlamps (combination switch pushed forward). ˆ Standing lamps, right (turn left one stop) ‚ Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops) If you remove the key and open the driver’s door while the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on, then 앫 a warning sounds 앫 $ appears in the multifunction display 앫 the message TURN OFF LAMPS ap- pears in the multifunction display With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, the low beam headlamps cannot be switched off manually. Controls in detail Lighting Lighting For notes on how to switch on the head- lamps and use the turn signals, see the “Getting started” section (컄 page 47). Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel 96 Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. For exterior lamp switch, see above. Automatic headlamp mode The parking lamps, low beam headlamps and license plate lamps switch on and off automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light. 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to U. Warning! In automatic headlamp mode, the head- lamps will not be automatically switched on under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to you and to others, activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to B. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times. The automat- ic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driv- er. Switch on the vehicle lights manually when driving or when traffic conditions re- quire you to do so. With the daytime running lamp mode activated, the low beam headlamps will not be switched off automatically. Controls in detail Lighting Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp can not be switched on manually with exte- rior lamp switch in position U. To activate the fog lamps, turn exterior lamp switch to position B. If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is regis- tered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. 97 Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to position M or U. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are automatically switched on. In low ambient light conditions the parking lamps will also switch on. Canada only When you shift from a driving position to position N or P, the low beam switches off (with a three-minute delay). For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high beam head- lamps. USA only The high beam headlamps can also be ac- tivated when driving with the daytime run- ning lamp mode activated and exterior lamp switch in position M. To activate the daytime running lamp mode, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode” (컄 page 119). See notes on the exterior lamp switch (컄 page 96). Locator lighting and night security illu- mination Locator lighting and night security illumi- nation are described in the control system section under “Setting locator lighting” (컄 page 120) and “Exterior lamps delayed shut off” (컄 page 120). Switching on front fog lamps 왘 Make sure that the low beam head- lamps are switched on. 왘 Pull out exterior lamp switch to first stop. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the lamp switch lights up. 98 Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding allow- able lamp operation. Switching on rear fog lamp 왘 Make sure that the low beam head- lamps are switched on. 왘 Pull out exterior lamp switch to second stop. The yellow indicator lamp † in the lamp switch lights up. Combination switch The combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column. Controls in detail Lighting High beam flasher 왘 Pull the combination switch briefly in direction 2. Switching on the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press the hazard warning flasher Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be activat- ed with the ignition switched on or off. It is activated automatically when an airbag is deployed. The switch is located on the center con- sole. switch. All turn signals will blink. Switching off the hazard warning flasher 왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch again. 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Switching on high beams 왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to position B or to U (컄 page 96). 왘 Push the combination switch in direction 1. The high beam symbol is illuminated on the instrument cluster. 1 Hazard warning flasher switch 99 Controls in detail Lighting Interior lighting The controls are located in the overhead control panel. 1 Rear interior lights 2 Right front reading lamp 3 Rocker switch: Automatic control off 4 Rocker switch: Automatic control on 5 Rocker switch: Front interior lights on 6 Left front reading lamp 100 If the door remains open, the interior lamps switch off automatically after ap- proximately five minutes, when the key is removed or in the starter switch position 0. An interior lamp switched on manually does not go out automatically. Activating automatic control 왘 Press the rocker switch to the center position 4. Interior lamps are switched on in dark- ness, when 앫 unlocking the vehicle 앫 opening a door 앫 removing the SmartKey from start- er switch The interior lamps are switched off follow- ing an adjustable time delay (컄 page 121). Deactivating automatic control 왘 Press the rocker switch to the right position 3 The interior lighting remains switched off, even when 앫 centrally unlocking the vehicle 앫 opening a door 앫 removing the SmartKey from the starter switch Manual control Switching rear interior lights on and off 왘 Press button 1. The lights in the rear passenger com- partment go on. 왘 Press button 1 again. The lights in the rear passenger com- partment go out. Switching right front reading lamp on and off 왘 Press button 2. The right reading lamp goes on. 왘 Press button 2 again. The right reading lamp goes off. Switching left front reading lamp on and off 왘 Press button 6. The left reading lamp goes on. 왘 Press button 6 again. The left reading lamp goes off. Switching all front interior lights on 왘 Press rocker switch to position 5. The front interior lamps go on. Switching all front interior lights off 왘 Press rocker switch to position 3 or 4. The front interior lamps go out. The setting selected for the interior lighting is used for the trunk lighting as well. If you leave the trunk lid open for an ex- tended period of time, the trunk light- ing will switch off automatically after approximately ten minutes Controls in detail Lighting 101 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Instrument cluster A full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” section of this manual (컄 page 22). The instrument cluster is activated when you: 앫 open a door 앫 turn on the ignition 앫 press the reset knob (컄 page 22) 앫 switch on the exterior lamps You can change the instrument cluster set- tings in the Instrument cluster submenu of the control system (컄 page 116). 102 Instrument cluster illumination Use the reset knob (컄 page 22) to adjust the illumination brightness for the instru- ment cluster. The instrument cluster illumination is dimmed or brightened automatically to suit ambient light conditions. The instrument cluster illumination will also be adjusted automatically when you switch on the vehicle’s exterior lamps. To brighten illumination 왘 Turn the reset knob in the instrument cluster (컄 page 22) clockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will brighten. To dim illumination 왘 Turn the reset knob in the instrument cluster (컄 page 22) counterclockwise. The instrument cluster illumination will dim. Coolant temperature gauge Warning! 앫 Driving when your engine is badly over- heated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine com- partment to catch fire. You could be se- riously burned. 앫 Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns and can occur just by opening the engine hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle and do not stand near the vehicle until it cools down. i Excessive coolant temperatures trigger a warning in the multifunction display During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem- perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious en- gine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2. 왘 Call up the trip odometer and main odometer by pressing button è or ÿ on the multifunction steering wheel (컄 page 106). 왘 Press button j or k until the coolant temperature gauge appears. Controls in detail Instrument cluster Trip odometer 왘 Check to see that the trip odometer and main odometer (컄 page 105) ap- pear in the multifunction display. 왘 Press and hold the reset knob on the in- strument cluster (컄 page 22) until the trip odometer is reset. Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer de- notes excessive engine speed. Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious en- gine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking. 103 The temperature sensor is located in the front bumper area. Due to its location, the sensor can be affected by road or engine heat during idling or slow driving. This means that the accuracy of the displayed temperature can only be verified by com- parison to a thermometer placed next to the sensor, not by comparison to external displays (e.g. bank signs etc.). When moving the vehicle into colder ambi- ent temperatures (e.g. when leaving your garage), you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed. A delay also occurs when ambient temper- atures rise. This prevents inaccurate tem- perature indications caused by heat radiated from the engine during idling or slow driving. Controls in detail Instrument cluster Outside temperature indicator Warning! The outside temperature indicator is not de- signed to serve as an ice-warning device and is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. Indicated temperatures just above the freez- ing point do not guarantee that the road sur- face is free of ice. The road may still be icy, especially in wooded areas or on bridges. 104 Control system The control system is activated as soon as the key in the starter switch is turned to position 1. The control system enables you to 앫 call up information about your vehicle 앫 change vehicle settings For example, you can use the control sys- tem to find out when your vehicle is next due for service, to set the language for messages in the instrument cluster dis- play, and much more. The displays for the audio systems (ra- dio, CD player, cassette player) will ap- pear in English, regardless of the language selected. Controls in detail Control system Warning! Multifunction display A driver’s attention to the road and traffic conditions must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, se- lecting features through the multifunction steering wheel should only be done by the driver when traffic and road conditions per- mit it to be done safely. Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph (approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate- ly 13.5 m) every second. The control system relays information to the multifunction display. 1 Main odometer 2 Trip odometer 3 Automatic transmission program mode 4 Current gear selector lever position 5 Digital clock 6 Outside temperature 105 Controls in detail Control system Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by the buttons on the multifunc- tion steering wheel. 106 Pressing any of the buttons on the multi- function steering wheel will alter what is shown in the multifunction display. The information available in the multifunc- tion display is arranged in menus, each containing a number of functions or sub- menus. The individual functions are then found within the relevant menu (radio or CD op- erations under AUDIO, for example). These functions serve to call up relevant informa- tion or to customize the settings for your vehicle. 1 Multifunction display in the speed- ometer Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume ç down / to decrease æ up / to increase 3 Telephone* í to take a call ì to end a call 4 Menu systems è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu j for next display k for previous display Controls in detail Control system The menus are described on the following pages. It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being ar- ranged in a circular pattern. 앫 If you press button è or ÿ repeatedly, you will pass through each menu one after the other. 앫 If you press button k or j repeatedly, you will pass through each function display, one after the other, in the current menu. In the SETTINGS menu, instead of functions you will find a number of submenus for calling up and changing settings. For in- structions on using these submenus, see the “Settings menu” section (컄 page 114). The number of menus available in the sys- tem depends on which optional equipment is installed in your vehicle. 107 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus. The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus. 108 Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Standard dis- play Coolant temper- ature gauge Menu 2 AUDIO Menu 3 NAV* Select radio sta- tion Activate route guidance Menu 4 Malfunction memory Call up malfunc- tion messages Digital speed- ometer Operate CD player* Call up FSS Operate cas- sette player Check engine oil level Controls in detail Control system Menu 5 Settings Menu 6 Trip computer Menu 7 Telephone Reset to factory settings Instrument cluster submenu Fuel consumption statistics after start Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Lighting submenu Call up range Load phone book Search for name in phone book Vehicle submenu Convenience sub- menu 109 Controls in detail Control system The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces- sarily identical to those shown in the control system displays. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in. 110 Standard display menu AUDIO menu The functions in the AUDIO menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on. If no audio equipment is currently turned on, the message AUDIO OFF is shown in the display. The following functions are available: Function Select radio station Operate CD player* Operate cassette player Page 111 111 112 You can select the functions in the stan- dard display menu with button k or j. The following functions are available: Function Call up coolant temperature gauge Call up digital speedometer Call up FSS Check engine oil level Page 102 see below 238 227 Display digital speedometer 왘 Press button j twice. The current vehicle speed is shown in the multifunction display. Controls in detail Control system Select radio station 왘 Turn on the radio (컄 page 160). Vehi- cles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until you see the currently tuned sta- tion in the display. 왘 Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired station is found. The type of search depends on the set- ting for the station tuning (컄 page 122): 앫 The next stored station is selected (SP) 앫 Station search Operate the CD player* 왘 Turn on the radio and select the CD player (컄 page 160). Vehicles with CO- MAND*: Refer to separate operating in- structions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played are shown in the display.

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2003 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual