2005 Mercedes-benz C Class Coupe Owners Manual

of the brake fluid is continuously reduced through the absorption of moisture from the atmosphere. Under extremely strenu- ous operating conditions, this moisture content can lead to the formation of bub- bles in the system, thus reducing the sys- tem’s efficiency. Therefore, the brake fluid must be re- placed every two years, preferably in the spring. Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will provide you with additional information.

Premium unleaded gasoline

Fuel requirements

To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gaso- line must be used. If premium unleaded is not available and low octane fuel is used, follow these precautions: 앫 Have the fuel tank only partially

filled with unleaded regular and fill up with premium unleaded as soon as possible.

앫 Avoid full throttle driving and abrupt

acceleration.

앫 Do not exceed an engine speed of 3000 rpm if the vehicle is loaded with a light load such as two per- sons and no luggage.

앫 Do not exceed 2/3 of maximum ac- celerator pedal position if the vehi- cle is fully loaded or operating in mountainous terrain.

Flexible Fuel Vehicles (identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on fuel filler flap) are de- signed to operate on premium unlead- ed gasoline or Ethanol fuel (E85), or any mixture of these two. For more information, see “Flexible Fuel Vehicles” (컄 page 431).

Use only premium unleaded fuel meeting ASTM standard D 439: 앫 The octane number (posted at the

pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane num- ber and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M)/2). This is also known as the ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Unleaded gasoline containing oxygenates such as Ethanol, IPA, IBA and TBA can be used provided the ratio of any one of these oxygenates to gasoline does not exceed 10%; MTBE must not exceed 15%. The ratio of Methanol to gasoline must not exceed 3% plus additional cosolvents. Using mixtures of Ethanol and Methanol is not allowed. Gasohol, which contains 10% Ethanol and 90% unleaded gasoline, can be used. These blends must also meet all other fuel requirements, such as resistance to spark knock, boiling range, vapor pressure, etc.

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In areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives, Mercedes-Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Refer to Factory Approved Service Products Pamphlet for a listing of approved product(s). Follow directions on product label.

Do not blend any specific fuel additives with fuel. This only results in unnecessary cost and may be harmful to engine opera- tion. Damage or malfunction resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending addition- al fuel additives other than those tested and approved by us for use on Mercedes-Benz vehicles listed in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet are not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Gasoline additives

A major concern among engine manufac- turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso- line. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon depos- its. After an extended period of using fuels without such additives, carbon deposits can build up especially on the intake valves and in the combustion area, leading to engine performance problems such as: 앫 Warm-up hesitation 앫 Unstable idle 앫 Knocking/pinging 앫 Misfire 앫 Power loss

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Flexible Fuel Vehicles

Flexible Fuel Vehicles are identified by a label reading Premium gasoline or E85 only! on fuel filler flap). These vehicles are designed to operate on premium unleaded gasoline or Ethanol fuel (E85), or on any mixture of these two. Ethanol fuel (E85) is a mixture of approxi- mately 85% Ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline.

Switching fuels For best performance and driveability it is recommended to use either one or the oth- er fuel. A refueling pattern that alternates between the two different fuels should be avoided if possible. When switching fuels, make sure: 앫 Fuel level is below half full. 앫 Fuel level is above reserve (reserve

warning lamp is not lit).

Warning!

앫 Amount of added fuel is more than

5 gallons (20 liters).

Ethanol fuel (E85) and its fumes are highly flammable, poisonous and burn easily. Etha- nol fuel can cause serious injuries if ignited or if you come into contact with it or inhale fumes of it. Avoid inhalation of Ethanol fumes and skin contact with Ethanol. Extin- guish all open flames before fueling. Never smoke or create sparks close to Ethanol.

앫 Ignition is off during refill. 앫 Immediately after refueling engine is started and operated for at least five minutes.

These precautions and recommendations are supposed to prevent any difficulties when starting and operating the engine which otherwise may be experienced before the engine has fully adapted to the different fuel.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

If in spite of these recommendations the engine does not perform properly, adding more gasoline (at least 3 gallons [12 liters]) to the fuel may improve the engine behavior.

Cold weather performance It is possible that starting times will signif- icantly increase at temperatures below 32°F (0°C). At low temperatures the use of a block heater is recommended (see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information). Rough idling may also be experienced at such temperatures before the engine is fully warmed up.

E85 fuel is unsuitable for use when am- bient temperatures fall below 14°F (-10°C).

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Hot weather performance At ambient temperatures above 95°F (35°C) start times may increase and be accompanied by a rough idle following the start.

Cruising range E85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than gasoline. To ensure that engine per- formance with Ethanol fuel is similar to that when using gasoline, the engine must burn more Ethanol fuel. As a result, it is to be expected that the fuel consumption will increase when using E85 compared to gasoline operation.

Use of E85 may reduce your driving range.

Maintenance Please inform your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center if you use or have used E85 fuel when your vehicle is deliv- ered for maintenance or repairs.

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Coolants

The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides: 앫 Corrosion protection 앫 Freeze protection 앫 Boiling protection (by increasing the

boiling point)

The cooling system was filled at the factory with a coolant providing freeze protection to approximately -22°F (-30°C) and corro- sion protection. If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the cool- ant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approximately 266°F (130°C).

The coolant solution must be used year-round to provide the necessary corro- sion protection and increase boil-over pro- tection. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for replacement interval. Coolant system design and coolant used determine the replacement interval. The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Facto- ry Approved Service Products pamphlet) are used to renew the coolant concentra- tion or bring it back up to the proper level. To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45% anticor- rosion/antifreeze (equivalent to freeze protection to approximately - 22°F [-30°C]).

If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze (freeze protec- tion to approximately - 49°F [-45°C]), the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the so- lution. Therefore, do not use more than this amount of anticorrosion/antifreeze. If the coolant level is low, water and MB 325.0 anticorrosion/antifreeze should be used to bring it up to the proper level (have cooling system checked for signs of leakage). Please make sure the mixture is in accordance with label instructions. The water in the cooling system must meet minimum requirements, which are usually satisfied by normal drinking water. If you are not sure about the water quality, con- sult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of alumi- num parts. The use of aluminum compo- nents in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifical- ly formulated to protect the aluminum parts. (Failure to use such anticorro- sion/antifreeze coolant will result in a significantly shortened service life.) Therefore, the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle: Mercedes-Benz 325.0 Anticorrosion/Anti- freeze agent.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

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Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model

C 230 Kompressor C 320

Approx. freeze protection –35°F (–37°C) 3.0 US qt (2.8 l) 3.4 US qt (3.2 l)

–49°F (–45°C) 3.3 US qt (3.1 l) 3.8 US qt (3.6 l)

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Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system

Both the windshield and headlamp washer systems are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approximately 앫 6.4 US qt (6.0 l) in vehicles with head-

lamp cleaning system*

앫 3.2 US qt (3.0 l) in vehicles without

headlamp cleaning system

왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate and water (or con- centrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer sol- vent/antifreeze, depending on ambient temperatures).

Warning!

Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma- ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, because it may ignite and burn. You can be seriously burned.

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water: 앫 1 part “S” to 100 parts water [40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 liters) water] For temperatures below freezing point, use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent [40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 liters) solvent].

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Technical terms

ABS

(Antilock Brake System) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered.

Accessory weight

(컄 page 323)

Air pressure

(컄 page 323) Alignment bolt

Metal pin with thread. The centering pin is an aid used when changing a tire to align the wheel with the wheel hub.

Aspect ratio

(컄 page 323)

Bar

(컄 page 323)

BAS

(Brake Assist System) System for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situa- tions. The system is activated when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied.

Bead

(컄 page 323)

Bi-Xenon headlamps*

Headlamps which use an electric arc as the light source and produce a more in- tense light than filament headlamps. Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam.

CAC

(Customer Assistance Center) Mercedes-Benz customer service cen- ter, which can help you with any ques- tions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a break- down.

CAN system

(Controller Area Network) Data bus network serving to control ve- hicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping.

Cockpit

All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passen- ger compartment needed for vehicle operation and monitoring. Cold tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 323) Collapsible tire

An especially compact spare tire that must be inflated with a provided air pump before using. It should only be used to bring the vehicle to the nearest service station.

COMAND*

(Cockpit Management and Data Sys- tem) Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and navi- gation system, as well as other optional equipment (CD changer, telephone, etc.).

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Technical terms

Control system

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. Cruise control

Driving convenience system for auto- matically maintaining the vehicle speed set by the driver.

Curb weight

(컄 page 323)

DOT

(Department of Transportation) (컄 page 323) Engine number

The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine pro- duced.

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Engine oil viscosity

FSS (Canada vehicles)

Measurement for the inner friction (vis- cosity) of the oil at different tempera- tures. The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin, or the lower the temperature it can tol- erate without becoming viscous, the better the viscosity.

ESP

(Electronic Stability Program) Improves vehicle handling and direc- tional stability.

ETD

(Emergency Tensioning Device) Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the sys- tem's threshold to tighten the seat belts. ->SRS

(Flexible Service System) Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte- nance service is due. FSS evaluates engine temperature, oil level, vehicle speed, engine speed, distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service, and calls for the next maintenance service accordingly.

GAWR

(Gross Axle Weight Rating) (컄 page 323)

Gear range

Number of gears which are available to the automatic transmission for shifting. The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions using the gear selector le- ver.

GPS*

Kickdown

(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.

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.

GVW

(Gross Vehicle Weight) (컄 page 324)

GVWR

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (컄 page 324)

Instrument cluster

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

Kilopascal (kPa) (컄 page 324)

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.

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)

Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte- nance service is due. The Maintenance System in your vehicle tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service, and calls for the next maintenance service accord- ingly.

Technical terms

Maximum load rating

(컄 page 324)

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(컄 page 324)

Maximum tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 324)

Memory function*

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

MON

(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 ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

439

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

(Pounds per square inch) (컄 page 325)

Technical terms

Multifunction display

Poly-V-belt drive

PSI

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

Multifunction steering wheel

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

(컄 page 324)

OCS

(Occupant Classification System) The system automatically turns the front passenger front air bag on or off based on the classified occupant size category determined by weight sensor readings from the seat.

Overspeed range

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

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.

Production options weight

(컄 page 324)

Program mode selector switch

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

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Recommended tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 325)

Restraint systems

Seat belts, child restraints, lower an- chors and tethers for children (LATCH). As independent systems, their protec- tive functions complement one another.

Rim

(컄 page 325)

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

Tele Aid* System

When the vehicle is parked, this lock prevents the gear selector lever from being moved out of position P without SmartKey turned and brake pedal de- pressed.

Sidewall

(컄 page 325)

SRS

(Supplemental Restraint System) Air bags, air bag control unit (with crash sensor), emergency tensioning device. Though independent systems, they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection.

(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 activated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquain- tance call. The Tele Aid system is operational pro- vided that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not dam- aged and cellular and GPS coverage is available.

Tightening torque

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

TIN

(Tire Identification Number) (컄 page 325) Tire load rating (컄 page 325)

Technical terms

Tire ply composition and material used

(컄 page 325)

Tire speed rating

(컄 page 325)

Traction

(컄 page 325)

Tread

(컄 page 325)

Treadwear indicators

(컄 page 325)

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

(컄 page 326)

Vehicle capacity weight

(컄 page 326)

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

(컄 page 326)

VIN

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

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A ABS 25, 81, 437

Malfunction indicator lamp 340
Messages in display 353
Warning lamp 340

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission* 165
Accessory weight 323
Accident

In case of 55

Activating

Air conditioning (cooling) 193

Climate control 179

Air recirculation mode 189

Climate control 177

Anti-theft alarm system 86
Automatic climate control* 183
Central locking (control system) 148
Charcoal filter 191
Climate control 173
Climate control system 175
Defrosting 188

Climate control 177

Easy-entry/exit feature* 148
Electric air pump 399
ESP 85

Exterior headlamps 51
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior rear view mirror parking

position* 169

Hazard warning flasher 116
Headlamps 51
High beams 114
Ignition 33
Immobilizer 86
Rear fog lamp 113
Rear window defroster 170
Residual heat 193
Seat heating* 106
Tow-away alarm 88
Windshield wipers 53

Adding

Coolant 296, 297
Engine oil 294
Headlamp cleaning fluid 299
Windshield washer fluid 299

Additional turn signals 385
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger

compartment 194

Climate control 180

Index

Adjusting 35

Air distribution 186

Climate control 176

Air volume 187

Climate control 176

Backrest tilt 36, 38
Exterior rear view mirrors 42
Head restraint height 37, 38
Head restraint height, rear seats 103
Head restraint tilt 37, 39
Head restraint tilt, rear seats 105
Head restraints, rear seats

Folding back 104
Placing upright 105

Instrument cluster illumination 119
Interior rear view mirror 42
Manual seat 36
Mirrors 42
Rear seat head restraints 103
Seat cushion tilt 36, 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36, 38
Seat height 36, 38
Seats 35
Steering column height 42
Steering column length 42
Steering wheel 40

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Index

Adjusting sound functions 199
Adjusting the volume 199
Air bags 61

Children 62
Front 65
Front passenger front air bag off indica-

Air recirculation mode 189

Activating 189

Climate control 177

Deactivating 190

Climate control 178

Air vents, rear passenger compartment

tor lamp 27, 76, 345

Passenger 65
Safety guidelines 64
Side impact 66
Window curtain 66

Air conditioner refrigerant 428
Air conditioning (cooling)

Turning off 192

Climate control 179

Turning on 192

Climate control 179

Air distribution

Adjusting 186

Climate control 176

Air pressure 323
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air pump, electric

Turning on 399

Adjustable 194

Climate control 180

Air volume

Adjusting 187

Climate control 176

Alarm

Audible 80, 87, 88
Canceling 87, 88
Visual 86
Alarm system

Anti-theft 86

Alignment bolt 396
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 437
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 433
Antiglare

Automatic* 168
Manual 167

Antilock brake system (ABS) 437

Anti-theft alarm system

Arming 86
Canceling alarm 87, 88
Disarming 87

Anti-theft systems 86

Anti-theft alarm system 86
Immobilizer 86
Tow-away alarm 87

Aquaplaning 281
Armrest

Storage spaces 255

Ashtrays

Center console 257
Rear seat 258
Aspect ratio 323
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 296
AUDIO menu 129

Selecting radio station 130
Selecting satellite radio* station 130

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Audio system 195

Audio and telephone, operation 195
Button and soft key operation 198
CD* operation 213
Operating and display elements 196
Operating safety 195
Operation 198
Radio operation 203
Switching off 199
Switching on 198
Telephone* operation 220

Auto-dimming* for rear view mirror 168
Automatic central locking

Activating/deactivating (control

system) 148

Automatic climate control* 182

Activating 183
Adjusting air distribution 186
Air recirculation mode 189
Deactivating 183
Defrosting 188
Setting the temperature 185
Automatic headlamp mode 111
Automatic lighting control

Activating 117
Deactivating 117

Automatic locking when driving 97
Automatic shift program*

Program mode selector switch 164

Automatic time change

(summer-/winter) 141

Automatic transmission* 159, 296

Accelerator position 165
Automatic shift program 164
Comfort program mode 164
Emergency operation (Limp Home

Mode) 166

Fluid level 296
Gear ranges 161
Gear selector lever 159
Gear selector lever position 159, 162
Gear shifting malfunctions 166
Kickdown 165
Manual shifting 160
One-touch gearshifting 160
Program mode selector switch 164
Starting with 49
Transmission fluid 296
Working on the vehicle 165

Backrest

Folding forward 251
Folding rearward 251

Backup lamps

Bulbs 384

Bar 323
BAS 82, 437

Messages in display 354

Batteries, SmartKey Check lamp 93
Checking 93
Replacing 382, 383

Battery discharged

Jump starting 404

Battery, vehicle 297, 401

Charging 402
Disconnecting 402
Reconnecting 403
Reinstalling 402
Removing 402

Bead 323
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 437
Bi-Xenon type*

Front lamp bulbs 388

Block heater 329

Index

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Index

Bolts

For spare wheel 376

Brake

Indicator lamp 25

Brake assist system (BAS) 437
Brake fluid 290, 428

Checking 290
Message in display 358

Brake lamp bulbs 385
Brake pads

Message in display 358

Brakes 278

Warning lamp 341

Break-in period 276
Bulbs, replacing 384

Additional turn signals 385
Brake lamps 385
Fog lamps 385
Front lamps 385
High beam 385
High beam flasher 385
License plate lamps 385, 392
Low beam 385
Parking lamps 385, 388, 390
Rear fog lamp 385, 390
Rear lamps 385

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Side marker lamp 391
Side marker lamps 385, 390
Standing lamps 385, 388, 390
Tail lamp assemblies 385
Tail lamp unit 390
Turn signal lamps 385

Button

Audio system 198

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 437
Calling up

Range (distance to empty) 152
Service indicator 331

CAN system 437
Capacities

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 426

Cargo compartment

Lighting 118
Tie-down rings 253

Cargo tie-down rings 253
Catalytic converter 285
CD changer* 213
CD changer* operation 215
CD player

Operating 131
CD* operation 213

Center console 27

Front passenger front air bag off indica-

tor lamp 27, 76, 345

Lower part 28
Upper part 27

Centigrade

Setting temperature units 137

Central locking

Automatic 97
From inside 98
Switch 98
Switching on/off (control

system) 148

Unlocking from inside 98

Central locking switch 98
Changing

CDs 213
Key setting 148
Charcoal filter 191
Activating 191
Deactivating 192

Charging

Vehicle battery 402

CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator

lamp 342

Checking

Brake fluid 290
Coolant level 290, 296, 359
Headlamp cleaning fluid 290
Oil level 290, 292
Tire inflate pressure 290
Vehicle lighting 290
Windshield washer fluid 290

Child safety 70
Air bags 62
Front passenger front air bag off indica-

tor lamp 27, 76, 345

Infant and child restraint systems 66,

70

LATCH child seat anchors 78
OCS 73

Child seat anchors see LATCH child seat

anchors

Cigarette lighter 259
Cleaning

Cup holders 337
Gear selector lever 337
Hard plastic trim items 337
Headlamps 167
Headliner 337
Instrument cluster 337

Leather upholstery 338
Light alloy wheels 336
MB Tex upholstery 338
Plastic and rubber parts 338
Seat belts 337
Steering wheel 337
Upholstery 338
Windows 336
Windshield 54
Wiper blades 336
Wood trims 338
Cleaning tires 302
Climate control 172

Adjusting air distribution and

volume 176

Defogging windshield 176
Defrosting 177
Rear window defroster 170
Setting the temperature 175

Clock 25, 139
Closing

Ashtray, center console 258
Cup holder 257
Glove box 254
Hood 292
Luggage compartment 95

Index

Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel* in an emergency 381

Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel* with SmartKey 244

Storage compartment, armrest 255
Trunk lid 95
Windows 238
Windows with SmartKey 239

Cockpit 22, 437
Cockpit management and data system

(COMAND*) 437

Cold tire inflation pressure 323
Collapsible tire 437
Collapsible wheel chock 375
COMAND* see separate operating

instructions 437

Combination switch 114

Turn signals 52
Windshield wipers 53

Comfort driving

Transmission program mode 164

Control and operation of radio

transmitters 284

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Index

Control system 123, 438

AUDIO menu 129
Convenience submenu 148
Display digital speedometer 128,

Vehicle submenu 148

Convenience submenu 148
Activating easy-entry/exit

feature* 148

129

Display outside temperature 128,

129

Functions 124, 127
Instrument cluster submenu 137,

139

Interior lighting delayed shut-off 147
Lighting submenu 144
Menus 126, 127
Multifunction display 123
Multifunction steering wheel 124
NAVI* menu 131
Selecting radio system 130
Selecting satellite radio* system 130
Settings menu 133
Standard display menu 128
Submenu Time/Date 139
Submenus 125, 127
TEL* menu 153
Trip computer menu 151
Vehicle status message memory

menu 132

Setting key dependency 149
Setting parking position* for exterior

rear view mirror 150

Coolant 296, 359, 432

Adding 296, 297
Anticorrosion/antifreeze

quantity 432
Capacities 426
Checking level 296, 359
Messages in display 359–361
Refilling 296
Temperature 286, 360
Temperature gauge 25, 120

Coolant level

Checking 290, 296, 359

Cornering fog lamps* 114

Switching off 115
Switching on 115

Cruise control 247, 438

Canceling 248
Driving downhill 248
Driving uphill 248

448

Fine adjustment 249
Message in display 362
Setting current speed 248
Setting speeds 249
Cruise control lever 247
Cruising range, fuel 432
Cup holders 256
Cleaning 337
Curb weight 323
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 437

Date (day)

Setting 142

Date (month)

Setting 141

Date (year)

Setting 143

Daytime running lamp mode 112

Setting 144

Index

Deactivating

Air conditioning (cooling) 192

Climate control 179

Air recirculation mode 190

Climate control 178

Alarm 87
Anti-theft alarm system 87
Automatic climate control* 183
Central locking (control system) 148
Charcoal filter 192
Climate control 173
Climate control system 175
Cruise control 248
Defrost 188
Defrosting

Climate control 177

ESP 84
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 146
Front fog lamps 146
Hazard warning flasher 116
Headlamps 57
Immobilizer 86
Rear window defroster 170
Residual heat 193

Seat heating* 106
Tow-away alarm 88

Deep water see Standing water 284
Defogging

Windshield 187

Climate control 176

Defrosting 188

Climate control 177

Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps 146

Department of Transportation see DOT Dialing

A number (telephone*) 154

Difficulties

While driving see Problems while

driving 55

With starting 49

Digital speedometer 129
Direction of rotation (tires) 303
Discharged battery

Jump starting 404

Disconnecting

Vehicle battery 402

Display

Display elements

Audio system 196

Displays

Digital speedometer 129
Engine oil 293
Outside temperature 129
Selecting display for status

indicator 138

Service indicator 330
Showing malfunctions 132
Symbol messages 357
Text messages 349
Vehicle status messages 347

Distance to empty (range)

Calling up 152

Door control panel 30
Door handle 30
Door unlock

With Tele Aid* 268

Doors

Message in display 362
Opening from inside vehicle 94
Opening from outside 92
Opening from the outside 92

Messages in display 362

DOT 323

449

Index

Downhill driving

Cruise control 248

Downshifting

Automatic transmission* 160
Manual transmission 158

Drinking and driving 277
Driving

Aquaplaning 281
General instructions 44, 277
In winter 283
Problems 55
Safety systems 81
Through standing water 284

Driving abroad 284
Driving instructions 277
Driving off 279
Driving safety systems

ABS 81
BAS 82
ESP 83

Driving systems 247

Cruise control 247
Driving safety systems 81

450

Easy-entry/exit feature* 100

Activating 148

Electrical fuses 410
Electrical outlet 260
Electrical system

Technical data 423

Electronic Stability Program see ESP 438
Emergency call system* 262
Emergency calls "911" 234
Initiating an emergency call 264
With Tele Aid* 263

Emergency operation (Limp Home

Mode) 166

Emergency operations

Closing panorama roof with power

tilt/sliding panel* 381
Locking the vehicle 379
Opening panorama roof with power

tilt/sliding panel* 381

Releasing trunk lid from inside 96
Remote door unlock 268
Unlocking the Trunk lid 378
Unlocking the vehicle 377

Emergency tensioning device see

ETD 438

Emission control 286
Emission control label 416
Ending

A call (telephone*) 154

Engine

Compartment 291
Starting with automatic

transmission* 49
Starting with manual transmission 48

Starting with the SmartKey 48, 49
Technical data 418
Turning off with the key 58

Engine cleaning 335
Engine compartment 291

Fuse box in 411
Hood 291

Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25,

342

Engine number 438

Engine oil 292, 428

Adding 294
Additives 428
Checking level 292
Consumption 292
Display messages 363–364
Filler neck 295
Messages in display 293, 363–364
Viscosity 438

Engine oil level see Oil level ESP 25, 83, 438

Messages in display 355–356
Switching off 84
Switching on 85
Warning lamp 343

ETD 438

Safety guidelines 64

ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 69
Ethanol fuel

At the gas station 288
Switching fuels 431

Exterior lamp switch 110
Exterior lamps

Delayed shut-off 146

Exterior rear view mirror

Parking position* for 150

Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjusting 42

Fahrenheit

Setting temperature units 137

Fastening the seat belts 44
Fine adjustment

Cruise control 249

First aid kit 373
Flat tire 394

Inflating the spare tire 398
Lowering the vehicle 400
Mounting the spare wheel 394
Preparing the vehicle 394
Spare wheel 375
Tighten wheel bolts 400

Flexible fuel vehicles 431
At the gas station 288
Switching fuels 431

Flexible Service System (Canada

vehicles) 330, 438

Fog lamp, rear

Message in display 368
Switching on 113

Index

Fog lamps, front

Messages in display 366
Replacing bulbs 385, 386
Switching on 113

Front air bags 65
Front lamps

Bi-Xenon* type 388
Halogen-type 386
Messages in display 366–370
Replacing bulbs 385, 386
Switching on 110

Front passenger front air bag off indicator

lamp 27, 76, 345

Front seat backrest

Folding backrest back 40
Folding backrest forward 39

Front seat head restraints

Installing 102

Power seat* 103

Manual seat 102
Power seat* 103
Removing 102

Power seat* 103

Front seats

Heating* 106

451

Index

FSS see Flexible Service System (Canada

Fuel tank

Capacity 427
Filler flap 288

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities 426

Functions (control system) 124, 127

Resetting 135

Fuse box 411

In trunk 412
Fuse chart 410
Fuse extractor 410, 412
Fuses 410

Aid for changing 410
Fuse box in engine compartment 411
Fuse box in passenger compartment 411

Fuse box in trunk 412
Fuse chart 410
Fuse extractor 410, 412

vehicles) Fuel 289

Additives 430
Cruising range 432
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 432
Fuel reserve warning lamp 344
Gasoline additives 430
Premium unleaded gasoline 289,

427, 429

Requirements 429
Reserve warning 25
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 431
Technical data 426

Fuel additives 430
Fuel cap

Message in display 365
Fuel consumption statistics

After start 151
Since last reset 151

Fuel filler flap 288

Locking 288
Opening in an emergency 379
Unlocking 288

452

Garage door opener* 29, 269
Gasoline

Gasoline additives 430

Gasoline see Fuel 289
GAWR 323
Gear range 438

Automatic transmission* 161
Limiting 161
Shifting into optimal 161

Gear range limit

Canceling 161

Gear selector lever 25, 159

Cleaning 337
Position (Automatic

transmission*) 25, 159, 162

Global

Locking 92
Unlocking 92

Global Positioning System (GPS) 439
Glove box 23, 254

Closing 254
Opening 254

Good visibility 167
GPS 439
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 324
GVWR 324

Halogen-type

Front lamp bulbs 386

Hands-free microphone* 29
Hard plastic trim items

Cleaning 337

Hazard warning flasher 116

Switching off 116
Switching on 116

Head restraints

Front seats 37, 102
Manual seat 102
Power seat* 103
Manual seat 37, 102
Power seat* 38, 102
Rear seats 103

Headlamp cleaning fluid

Checking 290

Headlamp cleaning system*

Refilling 299

Headlamps

Automatic control 111
Bi-Xenon* 437
Bi-Xenon* type

Replacing bulbs 388

Cleaning system* 167
Halogen-type

Replacing bulbs 386
Refilling washer fluid 299
Switching off 57
Switching on 51
Washer fluid* 435
Washer system* 435

Headliner

Cleaning 337

Heated seats* 106
Height adjustment

Head restraints 37, 38
Rear seat head restraints 103
Seat belts 46

High beam flasher 114
High beam headlamps

Messages in display 367
Replacing bulbs 385, 387

Bi-Xenon-type 389

Switching on 114

Index

High mounted brake lamp 385
Hood 291

Closing 292
Message in display 365
Opening 291

Hydroplaning see Aquaplaning 281

Identification labels 416
Ignition 33

Switching on 48, 49

Immobilizer 86

Activating 86
Deactivating 86

Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and

warning

Infant and child restraint systems 70

Installing 77
LATCH child seat anchors 78

Inflating

Spare tire 398

Information

Button for Tele Aid* 266

Installing

Infant and child restraint systems 77
Towing eye bolt 409
Wiper blades 393

453

Index

Instrument cluster 24, 119, 439

Cleaning 337
Coolant temperature display 120
Illumination 119
Lamps in 343–344
Multifunction display 123
Outside temperature indicator 121
Selecting language 138

Instrument lighting 119
Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 117

Activating automatic control 117
Deactivating automatic control 117
Delayed shut-off (Control

system) 147

Manual operation 118

Interior rear view mirror

Adjusting 42
Antiglare (manual) 167

Interior storage spaces

Armrest 255
Cup holders 256

Intermittent wiping 54

454

Jack 373
Jump starting 404

Key dependency memory

Settings 149

Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 377
Key, SmartKey

Battery check lamp 92
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 92
Global locking 92
Global unlocking 92
Loss of 94
Messages in display 365
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 90
Restoring to factory setting 93
Selective setting 92
Starting the engine 48, 49
Unlocking with 32

Kickdown 165, 439
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 137
Kilopascal 324
Km/h or mph in speedometer 137

Labels, identification 416
Lamp bulbs, exterior 384
Lamps, exterior Front 385
Light sensor 367
Messages in display 366–370
Rear 385

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 340
Air bag Off 66
Battery (SmartKey) 92
Brake 25
Brakes 341
CHECK ENGINE 342
Engine diagnostics 342, 344
ESP 343
Fuel reserve 344
Instrument cluster 343–344
Low beam 25
Seat belts 344
Service indicator 330
SRS 61, 344

Language

Multifunction display 138
Setting 138

LATCH child seat anchors 78

Folding back 78, 79

Layout of poly-V-belt drive 417
Leather upholstery Cleaning 338
License plate lamps

Messages in display 367
Replacing bulbs 385, 392

Light alloy wheels Cleaning 336
Technical data 420

Light sensor 367
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting 110

Automatic headlamp mode 111
Combination switch 114
Daytime running lamp mode 112
Exterior lamp switch 110
Front fog lamps 113
High beams 114
Instrument cluster illumination 119
Instruments 119
Interior 117
Interior delayed shut-off (Control

system) 147

Locator lighting 112

Low beam 110
Low beam, indicator lamp 25
Manual headlamp mode 111
Night security illumination 112
Parking lamps 110
Rear fog lamp 113
Settings (control system) 144

Limiting the gear range 161
Limp Home Mode 166
Loading 250

Cargo tie-down rings 253
Instructions 252
Roof rack* 250
Split rear bench seat 250

Loading terminology 323
Loading the vehicle 303
Locator lighting 112

Setting 145

Lock buttons 439
Locking 56, 90

Automatic while driving 97
Centrally from inside 98
Fuel filler flap 288
Global, SmartKey 92
Vehicle in an emergency 379

Loss of keys 94

Index

Loss of Service and Warranty Information

Booklet 415

Low beam headlamps

Messages in display 368
Replacing bulbs 385, 387

Lowering

Vehicle 400

Lubricants

Technical data 426

Luggage compartment

Closing 95
Closing the lid 95
Opening from inside vehicle 95
Trunk lid emergency release 96

Luggage cover 252

455

Index

Main dimensions 424
Maintenance

Vehicles with E85 fuel 432

Maintenance service

Overdue 331
Types 331

Maintenance service indicator

Calling up 331, 332
Clearing 331, 332

Maintenance System (USA

vehicles) 330, 439

Malfunction

Displaying 132
Malfunction memory Calling up 132
Clearing 133

Manual headlamp mode 111
Manual operations

Fuel filler flap 379
Interior lighting control 118
Locking the vehicle 379
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel* 381

Unlocking the driver’s door 377
Unlocking the trunk lid 378

456

Unlocking transmission gear selector

Storing key dependent settings 108

lever 380

Manual seat

Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 37, 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 102
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36

Manual transmission 157

Shifting into reverse 158
Starting with 48

MAXCOOL maximum cooling 188
Maximum load rating 324
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324
Maximum tire inflation pressure 324
MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 338

Mechanical key 377
Memory function* 107, 439

Recalling positions from

memory 108

Storing exterior rear view mirror park-

ing position 109

Menus 124

AUDIO 129
In control system 126, 127
NAVI* 131
Settings menu 133
Standard display 128
Submenus 125
TEL* 153
Trip computer 151
Vehicle status message memory

menu 132

Microphone

Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer

Setting 137

Mirrors

Adjusting 42
Auto-dimming* for rear view

mirrors 168

Exterior rear view mirror parking

position* 150, 169

Exterior rear view mirrors 42
Interior rear view mirror 42, 167
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-

ing position* 109

Index

MON 289
MON (Motor Octane Number) 439
Mph or km/h in speedometer 137
Multifunction display 123, 440
Displaying gear range 161
Selecting language 138
Setting date (day) 142
Setting date (month) 141
Setting date (year) 143
Standard display 127

Multifunction display messages

Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding

panel* 372

Parking brake 358
Restraint system 356
SRS 356
Steering gear oil level 371
Tele Aid* 372
Telephone* 372
Trunk lid 372
Windshield washer fluid 372

Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 324
Occupant safety 60

Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 70
Fastening the seat belt 44
Front passenger front air bag off indica-

tor lamp 27, 76, 345

Multifunction steering wheel 26, 124,

Infant and child restraint systems 66,

ABS 353
BAS 354
Brake fluid 358
Brake pads 358
Coolant 359–361
Cruise control 362
Display 362
Doors 362
Engine oil 363–364
ESP 355–356
Fuel cap 365
Hood 365