2003 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual

The control system is used to call up vehicle information and to change component settings. Information and messages appear in the multifunction display. The driver uses the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to navigate through the system and to ad- just settings.

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GPS*

(Global Positioning System) Satellite-based system for relaying geographic location information to and from vehicles equipped with special re- ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for navigation.

Instrument cluster

The displays and indicator/warning lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in- cluding the tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge.

Kickdown

Depressing the accelerator past the point of resistance shifts the transmis- sion down to the lowest possible gear. This very quickly accelerates the vehi- cle and should not be used for normal acceleration needs.

Lock button

Button on the door which indicates whether the door is locked or un- locked. Pushing the lock button down on an individual door from inside will lock that door.

Technical terms

Memory function*

Multifunction display

Used to store three individual seat, steering wheel and mirror positions for each key.

Display field in the instrument cluster used to present information provided by the control system.

Menu

The control system displays are ar- ranged in menus. Each menu contains a number of commands for particular systems. In the Audio menu, for exam- ple, you will find the commands Select radio station or Operate CD player. Using commands you can directly change the settings for your vehicle.

MON

Multifunction steering wheel

Steering wheel with buttons for operat- ing the control system.

Overspeed range

Engine speeds within the red marking of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en- gine speed range, as it may result in se- rious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

(Motor Octane Number) The Motor Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized meth- od. It is an indication of a gasoline's ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both the MON (Motor Octane Number) and ->RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as AN- TI-KNOCK INDEX.

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Poly-V-belt drive

Drives engine-components (alternator, AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.

Program mode selector switch

Used to switch the automatic transmis- sion between standard operation S and winter operation W.

Remote Vehicle Diagnostics

Transmission of vehicle data and cur- rent location to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center for sub- scribers to Tele Aid service.

Restraint systems

Seat belts, belt tensioners, airbags and child restraint systems. As indepen- dant systems, their protective func- tions complement one another.

RON

(Research Octane Number) The Research Octane Number for gaso- line as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a gaso- line's ability to resist undesired detona- tion (knocking). The average of both the ->MON (Motor Octane Number) and RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as AN- TI-KNOCK INDEX.

Shift lock

When the vehicle is parked, this lock prevents the transmission selector le- ver from being moved out of position P without key turned and brake pedal de- pressed.

Technical terms

Power train

Collective term designating all compo- nents used to generate and transmit motive power to the drive axles, includ- ing 앫 engine 앫 clutch/torque converter 앫 transmission 앫 transfer case 앫 drive shaft 앫 differential 앫 axle shafts/axles

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SRS

Tightening torque

VIN

Technical terms

Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug wrench) with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened.

Tire speed rating

Part of tire designation; indicates the speed range for which a tire is ap- proved.

Traction

Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the tires.

(Vehicle Identification Number) The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the body to uniquely identify each vehicle produced.

Voice control system*

Voice control system for car phones, portable cell phones and audio sys- tems (radio, CD, etc.).

(Supplemental Restraint System) Seat belts, emergency tensioning de- vice and airbags. Though independent systems, they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection.

Tele Aid* System

(Telematic Alarm Identification on De- mand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man- ual emergency, roadside assistance and information. Tele Aid is initially ac- tivated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquain- tance call. The Tele Aid system is operational pro- viding that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not dam- aged and cellular and GPS coverage is available.

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Index

Seat cushion tilt 33, 35
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33, 34
Seat height 33, 35
Seats 32
Steering column height 39
Steering column length 39
Steering wheel 37

Air conditioner (cooling) Turning off 148, 157
Turning on 148, 157

ABS 23, 73, 327

ABS control 74
Malfunction indicator lamp 247
Messages in display 253
Warning lamp 247

Accelerator position, automatic transmis-

Immobilizer 53, 78
Rear fog lamp 97
Rear window defroster 147, 156
Residual heat 158
Seat heater* 92
Tow-away alarm 79
Windshield wipers 48

Adding

Coolant 230
Engine oil 228

sion 137

Accident

In case of 50

Activating

Air conditioning (cooling) 148, 157
Air recirculation mode 146, 154
Anti-theft alarm system 78
Automatic climate control 151
Central locking (control system) 122
Climate control 143
Defrost 146, 154
Easy-entry/exit feature 123
ESP 77
Exterior headlamps 47
Exterior lamps 97
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 47
High beams 99
Ignition 31

Additional turn signals 280
Adjustable air outlets, rear passenger com-

Air conditioner refrigerant 319
Air distribution

partment 149, 158

Adjusting 32

Air distribution 145, 153
Air volume 145, 153
Backrest tilt 33, 35
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Head restraint height 33, 35, 37
Head restraint tilt 34, 35
Head restraints 37
Inside rear view mirror 39
Instrument cluster illumination 102
Manual seat 33
Mirrors 39
Rear seat head restraints 36

Adjusting 145, 153

Air outlets, rear passenger compartment

Adjustable 149, 158

Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure 234
Air recirculation mode 146, 154

Activating 146, 154
Deactivating 147, 155

Air volume

Adjusting 145, 153

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 251
Airbags 57

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation

system 327

BabySmartTM deactivation system 67

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Index

Children 58
Front 61
Passenger 61
Safety guidelines 60
Side impact 61
Window curtain 61

Alarm

Audible 72, 79
Canceling 79
Visual 78
Alarm system

Anti-theft 78

Alignment bolt 290
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 327
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 322
Antiglare

Automatic 138

Antilock brake system (ABS) 327
Anti-theft alarm system

Arming 78
Canceling alarm 79
Disarming 79

Anti-theft systems 78

Anti-theft alarm system 78
Immobilizer 78
Tow-away alarm 79

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Aquaplaning 219
Armrest

Storage compartment in front of 196
Storage spaces 197

Ashtray 198
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 229
AUDIO menu 110

Selecting radio station 111

Audio system

Audio and telephone, operation 159
Button and soft key operation 162
Cassette mode 168
CD mode 172
Operating and display elements 160
Operating safety 159
Operation 162
Radio mode 165
Switching off 162
Switching on 162
Telephone operation 176

Audio systems 159
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror

138

Automatic central locking

Activating/deactivating (control sys-

tem) 122

Automatic climate control

Adjusting air distribution 153
Air recirculation mode 154
Deactivating 148
Defrosting 154
Rear window defroster 156
Residual heat utilization 158
Residual ventilation 158
Setting the temperature 152
Automatic climate control* 150
Automatic headlamp mode 97
Automatic lighting control

Activating 100
Deactivating 100

Automatic locking when driving 87
Automatic transmission 132
Accelerator position 137
Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) 137

Fluid level 229
Gear ranges 134
Gear selector lever position 135
Gear shifting malfunctions 137
Kickdown 137
Manual shifting 133
One-touch gearshifting 133

Program mode selector switch 136
Selector lever position 132
Starting with 45
Transmission fluid 229
Winter program mode 136

Auxiliary fuse box 304

BabySmartTM

Airbag deactivation system 67
Compatible child seats 67, 327
Self-test 68

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system

327

Backrest

Folding forward 193
Folding rearward 193

BAS 74, 327

Messages in display 254

Batteries, SmartKey

Changing 276
Check lamp 83
Checking 84

Battery discharged

Jump starting 297

Battery, vehicle 231, 294

Charging 295
Disconnecting 295
Messages in display 270
Reconnecting 295
Reinstalling 295
Removing 295

Bi-Xenon headlamps* 327
Bi-Xenon type

Front lamp bulbs 283

Block heater 237
Bolts

For spare wheel 273

Brake assist system (BAS) 327
Brake fluid 225, 319
Brake lamp bulbs 281
Brake lamp, high mounted 281
Brake pads

Message in display 256

Brakes 216

Warning lamp 249

Break-in period 214
Bulbs, replacing 280

Additional turn signals 280
Brake lamps 281
Fog lamps 280

Index

Front lamps 280
High beam 280
High mounted brake lamp 281
License plate lamps 281, 286
Low beam 280
Parking lamps 280, 281, 283, 284
Rear fog lamp 281
Rear fog lamps 285
Side marker lamps 280, 285
Standing lamps 280, 281, 283, 284
Tail lamp assemblies 281, 285
Turn signal lamps 280, 281

Button

Audio system 162

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 327
Calling up

Range (distance to empty) 126
Service indicator 239

CAN system 327
Capacities

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 317

Cargo compartment

Lighting 101

Casette mode

Playing cassettes 168

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Index

Cassette player

Operating 112

Catalytic converter 222
CD changer* 172
CD mode 172
CD player

Operating 111
Center console 25

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 251

Centigrade

CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator

lamp 250

Checking

Coolant level 225, 229
Oil level 225, 227
Tire inflate pressure 225
Vehicle lighting 225

Child safety 65
Airbags 58
Infant and child restraint systems 62,

Setting temperature units 117

65

Seat belts 244
Steering wheel 243
Windows 243
Windshield 49
Wiper blades 243
Climate control 142

Adjusting 145
Defogging windshield 145
Defrosting 146
Rear window defroster 147
Setting the temperature 145

Central locking

From inside 87
Switch 87
Switching on/off (control system) 122
Unlocking from inside 87

Central locking switch 87
Certification label 308
Changing

Batteries (SmartKey) 276
Key setting 123
Changing CDs 172
Charcoal filter 156
Charging

Vehicle battery 295

336

LATCH child seat mounts 70

Child seat mounts see LATCH child seat

Clock 23, 116
Closing

mounts 70

Cigarette lighter 199
Cleaning

Cup holder 243
Gear selector lever 243
Hard plastic trim items 244
Headlamps 140
Headliner 244
Instrument cluster 243
Leather upholstery 244
Light alloy wheels 243
MB Tex upholstery 244
Plastic and rubber parts 244

Glove box 195
Hood 227
Side windows 182
Sliding/pop-up roof 186, 278
Sliding/pop-up roof with SmartKey

187

Sunshades for the

sliding/pop-up roof 185

Trunk lid 86
Windows 182
Windows with SmartKey 183

Closing sliding/pop-up roof

In an emergency 278

Index

Cockpit 20, 327
Cockpit management and data system

(COMAND*) 328
Collapsible tire 328
COMAND* 328
COMAND* see separate operating

instructions

Combination switch 99

High beam flasher 48, 99
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 48

Consumer information 325
Control and operation of radio transmitters 222
Control system 105, 328

AUDIO menu 110
Convenience submenu 123
Display digital speedometer 110
Functions 106, 109
Instrument cluster submenu 116
Lighting submenu 119
Malfunction memory menu 112
Menus 108, 109, 329
Multifunction display 105
Multifunction steering wheel 106
NAV menu 112

Selecting radio system 111
Settings menu 114
Standard display menu 110
Submenus 107, 109
TEL* menu 126
Trip computer menu 125
Vehicle submenu 122

Convenience submenu 123

Activating easy-entry/exit feature 123
Setting key dependency 124
Setting parking position for exterior

rear view mirror 124

Coolant 229, 321

Adding 230
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 322
Capacities 317
Checking level 229
Messages in display 257, 258
Temperature 223
Temperature gauge 102
Warning lamp 258

Coolant level

Checking 225, 229
Cruise control 189, 328

Canceling 190
Driving downhill 190

Driving uphill 190
Fine adjustment 191
Saving current speed 190
Setting speeds 191
Cruise control lever 189
Cup holder

Cleaning 243
In front seat armrest 196

Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 327

Daytime running lamp mode 98

Setting 119

Deactivating

Air conditioning (cooling) 148
Air recirculation mode 147, 155
Alarm 79
Anti-theft alarm system 79
Automatic climate control 151
Central locking (control system) 122
Climate control 143
Cruise control 190
Defrost 146, 154
Engine with the key 53
ESP 76
Exterior lamps 97
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 120

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Index

Front fog lamps 120
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 52
Immobilizer 78
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 121
Rear window defroster 147, 156
Residual heat 158
Seat heater 92
Tow-away alarm 80

Deep water see Standing water 221
Defogging

Windshield 145, 153

Defrosting 146, 154
Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps 120
Interior lighting 121

Dialing

A number (telephone) 128

Difficulties

While driving see Problems while

driving 50

With starting 45

Digital speedometer 110
Direction of rotation (tires) 234
Discharged battery

Jump starting 297

338

Disconnecting

Vehicle battery 295

Display

Selecting 118
Display elements

Audio system 160

Displays

Digital speedometer 110
Messages 229, 252
Selecting 118
Service indicator 238
Showing malfunctions 113

Distance to empty (range)

Calling up 125

Door control panel 27
Door handle 27
Door unlock

With Tele Aid* 208

Doors

Message in display 260
Opening from inside vehicle 85
Opening from outside 83

Downhill driving

Cruise control 190
Downshifting 131, 133
Drink holder see Cup holder 196

Drinking and driving 215
Driving

Aquaplaning 219
General instructions 41, 215
In winter 220
Problems 50
Safety systems 73
Through standing water 221

Driving abroad 221
Driving instructions 215
Driving off 217
Driving safety systems

ABS 73
BAS 74
ESP 75

Driving systems 189

Cruise control 189
Driving safety systems 73

Easy-entry/exit feature 89

Activating 123
Interrupting movement 123

Electrical fuses 303
Electrical system

Technical data 314

Index

Electronic Stability Program

see ESP 23, 75, 328

Emergency call

Telephone 179

Emergency call system* 201
Emergency calls

Initiating an emergency call 204
With Tele Aid* 202
Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) 137

Emergency operations

Closing sliding/pop-up roof 278
Locking the vehicle 275
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 278
Remote door unlock 208
Unlocking the vehicle 274

Emergency release

Trunk lid 86

Emergency tensioning device

see ETD 64, 328

Emission control 223
Emission control label 308
Ending

A call (telephone) 128

Engine

Compartment 226

Message in display 250
Starting with automatic transmission

Switching on 77
Warning lamp 246

45

ETD 328

Starting with manual transmission 44
Starting with the key 45
Technical data 310
Turning off with the key 52

Safety guidelines 60

ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 64
Exterior lamp switch 96
Exterior lamps

Engine cleaning 242
Engine compartment 226

Fuse box in 303
Hood 226

Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23, 250
Engine number 328
Engine oil 227, 319

Adding 228
Additives 319
Checking level 227
Consumption 227
Display messages 262
Filler neck 228
Messages in display 229, 262
Viscosity 328

Engine oil level see Oil level 225
ESP 23, 75, 328

Messages in display 260
Switching off 76

Delayed shut-off 120
Exterior rear view mirror

Activating parking position 140

Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjusting 40
Parking position for 124

Fahrenheit

Setting temperature units 117

Fastening the seat belts 41
Fine adjustment

Cruise control 191

First aid kit 271
Flat tire 288

Inflating the spare tire 292
Lowering the vehicle 291
Mounting the spare wheel 288
Preparing the vehicle 288
Spare wheel 271

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Index

Flexible Service System (FSS) 238, 328
Fog lamp, rear 98, 281
Fog lamps

Replacing bulbs 280

Fog lamps, front

Messages in display 266
Replacing bulbs 281
Switching on 98

Front airbags 61
Front lamps

Bi-Xenon type 283
Halogen-type 282
Messages in display 264–267
Replacing bulbs 280, 282
Switching on 96
Front seat backrest

Folding backrest back 36
Folding backrest forward 35

Front seat head restraints

Installing 90
Manual seat 90
Power seat* 90
Removing 90

Front seats

Heater 91

FSS (Flexible Service System) 238, 328

340

Fuel 225

Functions (control system) 106, 109

Additives 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 250
Gasoline additives 321
Premium unleaded gasoline 225, 318,

320

Requirements 320
Reserve warning 23
Technical data 317

Fuel additives 321
Fuel consumption statistics

After start 125
Since last reset 125

Fuel filler flap 224

Locking 224
Opening 277
Unlocking 224

Fuel requirements 320
Fuel reserve tank

Message in display 263

Fuel tank

Capacity 318
Filler flap 224

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities 317

Resetting 115

Fuse box 303
Fuse chart 303
Fuse extractor 304
Fuses 303

Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 304
Fuse box in engine compartment 303
Fuse box in passenger compartment

303

Fuse chart 303
Fuse extractor 304

Garage door opener 26, 209

Erasing in remote control 212
Integrated remote control 210
Rolling code programming 211

Gasoline see Fuel 225

Gasoline additives 321

Gear range 328

Automatic transmission 134
Limiting 134
Shifting into optimal 133

Gear range limit

Canceling 133

Gear selector lever

Cleaning 243
Position 135

Global

Locking 83
Unlocking 83

Global Positioning System (GPS) 329
Glove box 21, 195

Closing 195
Opening 195

Good visibility 138
GPS 329
GPS see COMAND* 207

Halogen-type

Front lamp bulbs 282

Hand-held transmitter

Programming integrated remote

control 210

Hands-free microphone 26
Hard plastic trim items

Cleaning 244

Hazard warning flasher 99

Switching off 99
Switching on 99

Head restraints 90

Manual seats 33
Power seats* 35
Rear seats 36

Headlamp cleaning system 232
Headlamps

Automatic control 97
Bi-Xenon 327
Bi-Xenon type*

Replacing bulbs 283

Cleaning 242
Cleaning system 140, 232
Halogen-type

Replacing bulbs 282
Refilling washer fluid 232
Switching off 52
Switching on 47
Washer fluid 324
Washer system 324

Headliner

Cleaning 244
Heated seats 91
Height adjustment

Head restraints 33, 35, 37
Seat belts 43
Steering wheel 37

Index

High beam flasher 48, 99
High beam headlamps

Messages in display 265
Replacing bulbs 280, 282
Switching on 99

High beam headlamps xenon type

Replacing bulbs 283

High mounted brake lamp 281
Hood 226

Closing 227
Message in display 263
Opening 226

Hydroplaning see Aquaplaning 219

Identification labels 308

Certification label 308
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

308
Ignition 31

Switching on 45

Immobilizer 78

Activating 78
Deactivating 78

Infant and child restraint systems 65

Installing 69
LATCH child seat mounts 70

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Index

Inflating

Spare tire 292

Information

Button for Tele Aid* 206

Inside rear view mirror

Adjusting 39
Antiglare 138

Installing

Infant and child restraint systems 69
Towing eye bolt 302
Wiper blades 287

Interior lighting 100

Activating automatic control 100
Deactivating automatic control 100
Delayed shut-off 121
Manual operation 100

Interior storage spaces 195

Armrest 197
Cup holder 196
Glove box 195
Parcel net in front passenger footwell

198

Factory setting 83
Global locking 83
Global unlocking 83
Loss of 84
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 82
Restoring to factory setting 83
Selective setting 83
Starting the engine 45
Turning off the engine 53
Unlocking with 30

Instrument cluster 22, 102, 329

Storage compartment in front of arm-

Cleaning 243
Coolant temperature gauge 102
Illumination 102
Lamps in 246–250
Multifunction display 105
Outside temperature indicator 104
Selecting language 118

Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20
Integrated remote control

Canadian programming 211
Erasing memory 212
Hand-held transmitter 210
Operating 212
Rolling code programming 211

rest 196

Jack 272
Jump starting 297

Key dependency memory

Settings 124

Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, mechanical 274, 275
Key, SmartKey

Battery check lamp 83
Changing the batteries 276
Checking the batteries 84

Keys 82
Kickdown 137, 329
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 117
Km/h or mph in speedometer 117

Labels, identification 308
Lamp bulbs, exterior 280
Lamps, exterior

Front 280
Light sensor 263
Messages in display 264–267
Rear 281

342

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 247
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 83
Brakes 249
CHECK ENGINE 250
Coolant 257
Engine diagnostics 250
ESP 246
Fuel reserve 250
Instrument cluster 246–250
Seat belts 250
Service indicator 238
SRS 57
Turn signals 23

Language

Multifunction display 118
Setting 118

LATCH child seat mounts 70

Folding back 70

Layout of poly-V-belt drive 309
Leather upholstery

Cleaning 244

License plate lamps

Messages in display 266
Replacing bulbs 281, 286

Light alloy wheels Cleaning 243
Technical data 311

Light sensor 263
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 199
Lighting 96

Automatic headlamp mode 97
Combination switch 99
Daytime running lamp mode 98
Exterior lamp switch 96
Front fog lamps 98
High beam flasher 99
High beams 99
Instrument cluster illumination 102
Interior 100
Locator lighting 98
Low beam 96
Manual headlamp mode 97
Night security illumination 98
Parking lamps 96
Rear fog lamp 98
Settings (control system) 119
Trunk 101

Limiting the gear range 134
Limp Home Mode 137

Index

Loading 192

Instructions 194
Roof rack 192
Split rear bench seat 192

Locator lighting 98

Setting 120
Lock button 329
Lock buttons 329
Locking 51, 82

Fuel filler flap 224
Global, SmartKey 83
Vehicle in an emergency 275

Loss of keys 84
Loss of Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 307

Low beam headlamps

Messages in display 264
Replacing bulbs 280, 282

Lowering

Vehicle 291

Lubricants

Technical data 317

Luggage cover 192

Main dimensions 315
Maintenance 238

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Index

Malfunction

Displaying 113

Malfunction memory 112

Calling up 112

Manual headlamp mode 97
Manual operations

Fuel filler flap 277
Interior lighting control 100
Locking the vehicle 275
Sliding/pop-up roof 278
Unlocking the driver’s door 274
Unlocking the trunk lid 275
Unlocking transmission selector lever

277

Manual seat

Adjusting 33
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting head restraint height 33
Adjusting head restraint tilt 34
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Front seat head restraints 90
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33

Manual transmission 130

Shifting into reverse 131
Starting with 44

344

MAXCOOL maximum cooling 154
MB Tex upholstery

Cleaning 244

Mechanical key 274, 275
Memory function 93, 329

Recalling positions from memory 94
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-

ing positions 95

Storing key dependent settings 94

Menus 106

AUDIO 110
Control system 329
In control system 108, 109
Malfunction memory 112
NAV 112
Settings menu 114
Standard display 110
Submenus 107
TEL* 126
Trip computer 125

Microphone

Hands-free microphone 26

Miles/kilometers in speedometer

Setting 117

Mirrors

Adjusting 39
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror

138

Exterior rear view mirror 40
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-

tions 124

Inside rear view mirror 39
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-

ing position 95

MON 225
MON (Motor Octane Number) 329
Mph or km/h in speedometer 117
Multifunction display 105, 329

Selecting language 118
Standard display 109

Multifunction display messages

ABS 253
BAS 254
Battery 270
Brake fluid 256
Brake pads 256
Check engine 250
Coolant 258
Coolant level 257
Display 270

Index

Doors 260
Engine 250
Engine oil level 262
ESP 260
Fuel reserve tank 263
Hood 263
Key 263
Lamps 264–267
Parking brake 267
Power steering fluid 268
Steering wheel adjust 268
Tailgate 269
Tele Aid 269
Telephone* 269
Washer fluid 270

Multifunction steering wheel 24, 106, 329

Buttons 106

Navigation system Operating 112
See separate COMAND* operating in-

structions

Night security illumination 98

Setting 120

Occupant safety 56

Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 65
Fastening the seat belt 41
Infant and child restraint systems 65
LATCH child seat mounts 70
Seat belts 41, 60
Odometer, main 23
Oil

Fuel filler flap 224
Fuel filler flap manually 277
Glove box 195
Hood 226
Side windows 183
Sliding/pop-up roof 186, 278
Sliding/pop-up roof in an emergency

278

Sliding/pop-up roof with SmartKey

187

Sunshades for the sliding/pop-up roof

Adding 228
Checking level 227
Consumption 227
Dipstick 227
Filler neck 228
Viscosity 328

Oil level

Checking 225

One-touch gearshifting 133

Canceling gear range limit 133
Downshifting 133
Upshifting 133

Opening

Ashtray 198
Doors from the inside 85

185

Trunk lid 85
Windows 182
Windows with SmartKey 183

Operating

Audio system 159
Cassette player 112
CD player 111
COMAND* see separate operating

instructions

Garage door opener 212
Integrated remote control 212
Navigation system 112
Radio 111
Radio transmitters 222

345

Index

Telephone 159
Telephone* 126, 176

Operating safety

Audio system 159
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 242
Outside temperature indicator 104
Overdue service 238
Overhead control panel 26
Overspeed range 329

Paintwork 241
Panic alarm 72

Panic button on SmartKey 72

Parcel net

In front passenger footwell 198

Parking 51, 217
Parking brake 46, 51

Engaging 51
Message in display 267
Releasing 46

Parking lamps

Replacing bulbs 280, 281, 283, 284
Switching on 96

Parking position

Exterior rear view mirrors 95, 124

346

Parts see Spare parts service 306
Passenger compartment 221

Fuse box in 303
Inside rear view mirror 39
Interior lighting 100
Parcel net in front passenger footwell

198

Passenger safety see Occupant safety 56
Pedals 215
Phone book*

Loading 128
Quick search 128

Phone number* Dialing 128
Redialing 129

Plastic and rubber parts

Cleaning 244

Playing

CDs 173

Poly-V-belt drive 330

Layout 309

Positions (Memory function*) Recalling from memory 94
Storing into memory 94

Power assistance 216

Power seat*

Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 35
Adjusting head restraint tilt 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Front seat head restraints 90
Seat fore and aft adjustment 34

Power steering fluid

Message in display 268

Power train 330
Power washer 241
Power windows 182

Side windows 182

Practical hints

First aid kit 271
Fuses 303
Lamp in center console 251
Lamps in instrument cluster 246
Messages in the display 252
Spare wheel 271
Spare wheel bolts 273
Towing the vehicle 299
Vehicle jack 272
Vehicle tool kit 272

Premium unleaded gasoline 320

Problems

While driving 50

Program mode selector switch 330

Automatic transmission 136

Quick search

Phone book* 128

Radio

Selecting stations 111
Station search 111
Station selection setting 122

Radio mode 165
Radio see Radio mode Radio transmitters, control

and operation 222

Range (distance to empty)

Calling up 126
Rapid seat heating Switching on 92

Reading lamp 26
Rear bench seat Foldable 192

Index

Rear fog lamp 281

Bulb 281
Switching on 98

Rear lamp bulbs

Replacing 285

Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear passenger compartment

Adjustable air outlets 149, 158

Rear seat head restraints 91

Adjusting 36
Folding back 37
Installing 91
Placing upright 37
Removing 91

Rear seats

Adjusting head restraint height 37

Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 138
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window defroster 147, 156

Activating 147, 156
Deactivating 147, 156

Reconnecting

Vehicle battery 295

Refrigerant

Air conditioner 319

Regular checks 225

Reinstalling vehicle battery 295
Remote controls

Integrated 210
SmartKey 82

Remote door unlock

With Tele Aid* 208

Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 330
Removing

Vehicle battery 295
Wheel 290
Wiper blade insert 287
Wiper blades 287

Replacing

Backup lamp bulbs 285
Brake lamp bulbs 285
Bulbs 280
Front lamp bulbs 282
Front turn signal bulbs 282, 283
High beam bulbs 282
High beam bulbs (xenon-type head-

lamps) 283

License plate lamp bulbs 286
Low beam bulbs 282
Parking lamp bulbs 283, 284
Rear fog lamp bulbs 285
Rear lamp bulbs 281, 285

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Rear turn signal bulbs 285
Side marker lamp bulbs 285
Standing lamp bulbs 283, 284
Wiper blades 287

Reset knob in the instrument cluster 114
Resetting

All functions (control system) 114
All functions of a submenu 115
Fuel consumption 125
Service indicator (FSS) 239
Trip odometer 103

Residual heat utilization 158, 330
Residual ventilation 158
REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 330
Restraint system see Infant and child re-

straint systems 65, 69

Reverse (manual transmission)

Shifting into 131

Rims 311
Roadside assistance

Tele Aid* 204

Rolling code programming 211
RON 225
RON (Research Octane Number) 330
Roof rack 192
Rotating wheels 235

Rubber parts

Cleaning 244

Safety

Occupant 56

Safety belts see Seat belts 41
Safety systems Driving 73

Saving current speed 190
Searching

Radio station 111

Seat belt force limiter 64
Seat belt outlet height adjustment 43
Seat belts 62

Cleaning 244
Fastening 41
Height adjustment 43
Proper use of 43, 63
Safety guidelines 60
Warning lamp 250

Seat heater*

Switching off 92
Switching on 92

Seats 89

Adjusting 32
Easy entry/exit feature 89

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Heater 91
Manual 33
Rapid seat heating 92
Split rear bench seat 192

Selecting

Display 118

Selector lever 23

Lock 45
Position (automatic transmission) 23,

132
Self-test

BabySmartTM airbag deactivation sys-

tem 68

Tele Aid* 202

Service

Calling up the service indicator 239
Major service (Service B) 238
Minor service (Service A) 238
Overdue 238
Spare parts 306
Types 238
When due 238

Service and Warranty Booklet

Loss of 307

Service indicator 238

Calling up 239
Clearing 238, 239
Service life (tires) 234
Service System see FSS 238
Setting

Convenience functions 115, 123
Cruise control 190
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-

tion 95

Higher speed in cruise control 191
Hours (clock) 116
Individual vehicle settings 114
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 121
Key dependent memory 124
Lamps and lighting (control system)

119

Language, multifunction display 118
Locator lighting 120
Lower speed in cruise control 191
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 117
Minutes (clock) 116
Night security illumination 120
Parking position for exterior rear view

mirrors 124

Slower speed in cruise control 191
Speed in cruise control 191
Speedometer display mode 117
Station selection mode 122
Temperature (interior) 145, 152
Temperature indicator 117
Time display mode (Clock) 117
Units

Speedometer 117
Temperature 117

Settings

Convenience functions 123
Factory, SmartKey 83
Individual (SmartKey) 124
Lighting (control system) 119
Menus and submenus 107
Resetting all (control system) 114
Resetting in the submenu 115
Selective 83

Settings menu

Functions in 114
Individual vehicle settings 114
Submenus 114

Shift lock 330

Index

Shifting

Gear selector lever positions 135
Gearshift lever 130
Into optimal gear range (automatic

transmission) 133

Into reverse (manual transmission) 131

Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps

Replacing bulbs 280, 281, 285

Side windows

Automatic opening 183
Cleaning 243
Closing 182, 183
Closing with SmartKey 183
Opening 182, 183
Opening fully 183
Opening with SmartKey 183
Stopping 183

Signal strength (telephone*) 127
Simultaneous wiping and washing

Windshield wipers 49

Single wipe 49
Sliding/pop-up roof 185

Closing 186, 278
Closing with SmartKey 187
Opening 186, 278

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Opening with SmartKey 187
Stopping 186
Synchronizing 188, 279

SmartKey

Changing battery 276
Locking and unlocking 82
Opening and closing the slid- ing/pop-up roof with 187

Opening and closing windows with 183
Unlocking with 30

Snow chains 237
Soft keys

Audio system 162

Spare parts service 306
Spare tire

Inflating 292

Spare wheel* 271

Bolts 273
Mounting 288

Speed

Saving current 190

Speed settings

Cruise control 191

Speedometer 23

Settings units 117

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Speedometer display mode

Selecting 117

Split rear bench seat 192
SRS 63, 331

Indicator lamp 248

Standing lamps 96

Height adjustment 39
Manual adjustment 38

Steering wheel adjust

Message in display 268

Stolen vehicle

Tracking services 209

Replacing bulbs 280, 281, 283, 284

Stopping

Standing water

Driving instructions 221

Starter switch 21, 31

Positions 31

Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 44
Station (radio) Search 111

Station selection

Setting 122
Steering column

Height adjustment 38, 39
Length adjustment 38, 39

Steering wheel Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 243
Electrical adjustment 38

Sliding/pop-up roof 186
Sunshades for the

sliding/pop-up roof 185

Windows 183

Storage compartments

Armrest 196
Glove box 195
Ventilated compartments 148

Storage spaces

Cup holder 196

Storing (Memory function*)

Positions into memory 94

Submenus

Convenience 123
For settings 107
In control system 109
Instrument cluster 116
Lighting 119

Resetting functions in Control system 115

Selecting 114
Settings menu 114
Vehicle 122
Sun visors 141
Sunshades for the sliding/pop-up roof

Closing 185
Opening 185
Stopping 185

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 331
Switching off

Audio system 162
Automatic central locking

(control system) 122

Delayed (exterior lamps) 120
Engine 52
ESP 76
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 52
Seat heating 92

Switching on

Audio system 162
Automatic central locking

(control system) 122

ESP 77

Front fog lamps 98
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 47
High beams 99
Rapid seat heating 92
Rear fog lamp 98
Seat heating* 92
Windshield wipers 48

Synchronizing

Sliding/pop-up roof 188, 279

Tachometer 23, 103

Displaying gear range 134
Overspeed range 103

Tail lamps

Cleaning 242
Replacing bulbs 281, 285

Tailgate

Message in display 269

Tar stains 241
Technical data 319
Brake fluid 319
Coolant 317
Coolants 321
Electrical system 314
Engine 310

Index

Engine oil 319
Engine oil additives 319
Fuel requirements 320
Fuels 317
Gasoline additives 321
Lubricants 317
Main dimensions 315
Premium unleaded gasoline 320
Rims and tires 311
Weights 316
Windshield and headlamp washer

system 318, 324

Tele Aid

Information 206
Initiating an emergency call

manually 204

Messages in display 269
Roadside assistance 204
Tele Aid System 201

Tele Aid System 331
Tele Aid* 201

Emergency calls 202
Remote door unlock 208
Stolen vehicle tracking services 209
System self-check 202
Upgrade signals 207

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Index

Telephone

Emergency call 179

Telephone* 24, 200

Time

Setting hours 116
Setting minutes 116

Answering a call 128
Dialing a number from the phone book

Time display

Setting 117

128

Ending a call 128
Hands-free microphone 26
Loading phone book* 128
Messages in display 269
Operating 126
Operation 176
Redialing 129

Temperature

Display mode 117
Grades of tires 326
Setting interior temperature 145
Setting units in display 117
Tires 235

Tightening torque 331
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 291
Tilt

Backrest 33
Head restraint 34
Seat cushion 33

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Tire inflation pressure Checking 225, 234

Tire speed rating 219, 331
Tire traction 219
Tires 233, 311

Collapsible 328
Consumer information 325
Direction of rotation 234
Driving instructions 218
Retreads 233
Rims and tires 311
Service life 234
Temperature 235
Temperature grades 326
Tread depth 236
Wear pattern 235
Winter 236

Tools 272
Tow-away alarm 25, 79

Arming 79
Disarming 79

Disarming for transport 79

Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)

Installing 302

Towing the vehicle 299
Tracking services

For stolen vehicle 209

Traction 136, 325, 331
Transmission see

Automatic transmission 229

Transmission selector lever 277

Unlocking manually 277

Tread depth (tires) 236
Treadwear 325
Trim panel

Opening 304

Trip computer 125
Trip odometer