2005 Mercedes-benz C Class Owners Manual

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 Mercedes-Benz Center if you use or have used E85 fuel when your vehicle is delivered for maintenance or repairs.

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 corrosion protection. If the antifreeze mixture is effective to -22°F (-30°C), the boiling point of the coolant in the pressurized cooling system is reached at approx. 266°F (130°C).

The coolant solution must be used year-round to provide the necessary corro- sion protection and increase boil-over protection. 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 solution or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet) are used to renew the coolant concentration or bring it back up to the proper level. To provide important corrosion protection, the solution must be at least 45% anticorrosion/antifreeze [equivalent to freeze protection to approx. -22°F (-30°C)].

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

If you use a solution that is more than 55% anticorrosion/antifreeze [freeze protection to approx. -49°F (-45°C)], the engine temperature will increase due to the lower heat transfer capability of the solution. 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, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

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Failure to use such anticorrosion/anti- freeze 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/Antifreeze Agent.

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.

Approx. freeze protection –35°F (–37°C) 3.0 US qt (2.8 l) 3.4 US qt (3.2 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) 3.8 US qt (3.6 l)

Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of aluminum parts. The use of aluminum components in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifi- cally formulated to protect the aluminum parts.

Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity

Model

C 230 Kompressor (all models) C 240 (all models) C 320 (all models)

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Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system*

Both the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approx.: 앫 3.2 US qt (3.0 l) in vehicles without

headlamp cleaning system*

앫 6.4 US qt (6.0 l) in vehicles with

headlamp cleaning system*

왘 Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield

Washer Concentrate “S” and water (or concentrate and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/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 could 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 (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l] 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 (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l] solvent)

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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 327)

Air pressure

(컄 page 327) 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 327)

Bar

(컄 page 327)

BAS

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

Bead

(컄 page 327)

Bi-Xenon headlamps*

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

CAC

(Customer Assistance Center) Mercedes-Benz customer service center, which can help you with any questions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a breakdown.

CAN system

(Controller Area Network) Data bus network serving to control vehicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping depending on vehicle settings and/or ambient conditions.

Technical terms

Cockpit

All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passenger compartment needed for vehicle operation and monitoring.

Cold tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 327)

COMAND*

(Cockpit Management and Data System) Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and the navigation system, as well as other optional equipment (CD changer*, telephone*, etc.).

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Technical terms

Control system

Engine number

FSS (Canada vehicles)

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 adjust settings.

Cruise control

Driving convenience system that automatically maintains the vehicle speed set by the driver.

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

Engine oil viscosity

Measurement for the inner friction (viscosity) of the oil at different temper- atures. The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin, or the lower the temperature it can tolerate without becoming viscous, the better the viscosity.

Curb weight

(컄 page 328)

DOT

(Department of Transportation) (컄 page 328)

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ESP

(Electronic Stability Program) Improves vehicle handling and directional stability.

ETD

(Emergency Tensioning Device) Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the system’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 328)

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 lever.

Technical terms

GPS

Kickdown

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)

(Global Positioning System) Satellite-based system for relaying geographic location information to and from vehicles equipped with special receivers. 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 vehicle and should not be used for normal acceleration needs.

GVW

(Gross Vehicle Weight) (컄 page 328)

GVWR

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (컄 page 328)

Instrument cluster

The displays and indicator/warning lamps in the driver’s field of vision, including the tachometer, speedo- meter, engine temperature display and fuel gauge.

Kilopascal (kPa) (컄 page 328)

Lock button

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

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.

Maximum tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 328)

Maximum load rating

(컄 page 328)

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(컄 page 328)

Memory function*

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

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Technical terms

MON

(Motor Octane Number) The Motor Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized method. 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. Multifunction display

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

Multifunction steering wheel

Steering wheel with buttons for operating the control system.

Normal occupant weight

(컄 page 329)

OCS

Power train

(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.

Occupant distribution

(컄 page 329)

Overspeed range

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

Poly-V-belt drive

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

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

Production options weight

(컄 page 329)

Program mode selector switch Used to switch the automatic transmission* between standard operation S and comfort operation C.

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Technical terms

Shift lock

Tele Aid* System

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

Sidewall

(컄 page 329)

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 Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and manual emergency, roadside assis- tance and information. Tele Aid is initially activated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call. The Tele Aid system is operational provided that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not damaged and cellular and GPS coverage is available.

PSI

(Pounds per square inch) (컄 page 329)

Recommended tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 329)

Restraint systems

Seat belts, child restraints, lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH). As independent systems, their protective functions complement one another.

Rim

(컄 page 329)

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 deto- nation (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.

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Technical terms

Telematics*

A combination of the terms “tele- communications” and “informatics”.

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 329) Tire load rating (컄 page 329)

Tire ply composition and material used

(컄 page 329)

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

(컄 page 330)

Tire speed rating

(컄 page 330)

Traction

(컄 page 330)

Tread

(컄 page 330)

Treadwear indicators

(컄 page 330)

Vehicle capacity weight

(컄 page 330)

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

(컄 page 330)

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 83, 441

ABS control 83
Indicator lamp 25
Malfunction indicator lamp 344
Messages in display 358

Accelerator position,

automatic transmission* 170

Accessory weight 327
Accident

In case of 53

Activating

Air conditioning (cooling) 186, 198
Air recirculation mode 184, 195
Anti-theft alarm system* 90
Automatic climate control* 189
Central locking (control system) 153
Charcoal filter 197
Climate control 179
Climate control system 181
Defrosting 183, 194
Easy-entry/exit feature* 154
ESP 87

Exterior headlamps 49
Exterior lamps 118
Exterior rear view

mirror parking position* 174

Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 49
High beam headlamps 50
High beams 121
Ignition 33
Immobilizer 56, 89
Low beam headlamps 49
Rear window defroster 177
Residual heat 199
Seat heating* 113
Tow-away alarm* 91
Windshield wipers 51

Adding

Coolant 301
Engine oil 299

Additional turn signals 391
Adjustable air vents, rear

passenger compartment 187, 200

Index

Adjusting 35

Air distribution 182, 192
Air volume 182, 193
Backrest contour 112
Backrest side bolsters 112
Backrest tilt, manual seat 36
Backrest tilt, power seat* 38
Exterior rear view mirrors 41
Folding back rear seat

head restraints, electrical 110

Folding back rear seat

head restraints, manual 110

Head restraint height,

manual seat 37

Head restraint height,

power seat* 38

Head restraint height, rear seats 109
Head restraint tilt, manual seat 37
Head restraint tilt, power seat* 39
Head restraint tilt, rear seats 111
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior rear view mirror 41
Manual seat 36
Mirrors 41

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Index

Multicontour seat* 112
Placing upright rear seat head restraints 110

Power seat* 38
Rear seat head restraints 109
Seat belt height 45
Seat cushion depth 112
Seat cushion tilt, manual seat 36
Seat cushion tilt, power seat* 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment,

manual seat 36

Seat fore and aft adjustment,

power seat* 38

Seat height, manual seat 36
Seat height, power seat* 38
Seats 35
Steering column height,

electrical* 41

Steering column height,

manual 40

Steering column length,

electrical* 41

Steering column length,

manual 40

Steering wheel 39

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Adjusting air distribution and

Air vents, rear passenger compartment

volume 182

Adjusting sound functions 205
Adjusting the volume 205
Aids for changing fuses 413
Air bags 59

Children 60
Front 63
Passenger 63
Safety guidelines 62
Side impact 64
Window curtain 64

Air conditioning (cooling) 185

Turning off 186, 198
Turning on 186, 198

Air conditioning refrigerant 433
Air distribution

Adjusting 182, 192

Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode 184, 195

Activating 184, 195
Deactivating 185, 196

Adjustable 187, 200

Air volume

Adjusting 182, 193

Alarm

Audible 81, 89
Canceling 90, 92
Visual 89
Alarm system

Anti-theft* 89
Tow-away* 91

Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 401, 441
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 438
Antiglare

Manual 172

Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti-theft alarm system*

Arming 90
Canceling alarm 90
Disarming 90

Anti-theft systems 89

Anti-theft alarm system* 89
Immobilizer 89
Tow-away alarm* 91

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest

Changing inclination of 260
Storage spaces 260
Armrest in rear passenger

compartment 261

Ashtrays 263
Aspect ratio 327
ATF 300
AUDIO menu 135

Selecting radio station 136
Selecting satellite radio* station 136

Audio system 201

Audio and telephone, operation 201
Button and soft key operation 204
CD* operation 219
Operating and display elements 202
Operating safety 201
Operation 204
Radio operation 209
Switching off 205
Switching on 204
Telephone* operation 226

Auto-dimming* for rear view mirror 173
Automatic central locking

Activating/deactivating (control system) 153

Automatic climate control* 188

Activating 189
Adjusting air distribution 192
Air recirculation mode 195
Deactivating 189
Defrosting 194
Setting the temperature 191
Automatic headlamp mode 118

Index

Automatic lighting control

Activating 124
Deactivating 124

Automatic locking when driving 103
Automatic shift program

Automatic transmission* 169

Automatic time change

(summer/winter) 147

Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATF Automatic transmission* 164
Accelerator position 170
Automatic shift program 169
Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) 171

Fluid level 300
Gear ranges 167
Gear selector lever 47, 164
Gear selector lever position 164, 168
Gear shifting malfunctions 171
Kickdown 170
Manual shifting 166
One-touch gearshifting 166
Program mode selector switch, automatic shift program 169

Starting with 47
Transmission fluid 300

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Index

Backrest

Folding forward 256
Folding rearward 256

Backrest contour

Adjusting 112

Backrest side bolsters

Adjusting 112

Backrest tilt

Manual seat 36
Power seat* 38

Backup lamps

Messages in display 371
Replacing bulbs 391

Bar 327
BAS 84, 441

Messages in display 359

Batteries, SmartKey Changing 389
Check lamp 97
Checking 97

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Battery discharged

Jump starting 407

Battery, vehicle 302, 404

Charging 405
Disconnecting 405
Reconnecting 406
Reinstalling 405
Removing 405

Bead 327
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 441
Bi-Xenon type*

Front lamp bulbs 395

Block heater (Canada only) 333
Blocking

Rear door window operation 80

Bolts

For spare wheel 382

Brake Assist System see BAS Brake fluid 433

Checking 295
Message in display 363

Brake lamp bulbs 391
Brake lamp, high mounted 391
Brake lamps

Messages in display 371

Brake pads

Message in display 363

Brakes 284

Warning lamp 25, 345

Break-in period 282
Bulbs, replacing 390

Additional turn signals 391
Backup lamps 391, 397
Brake lamps 391, 397
Cornering fog lamps* 391
Fog lamp, rear 391, 397
Fog lamps, front 391
Front lamps 391
High beam flasher 391
High beam headlamps 391
High mounted brake lamp 391
License plate lamps 391, 397

Index

Low beam headlamps 391
Parking lamps, front 391, 394, 396
Parking lamps, rear 391, 397
Rear lamps 391
Side marker lamps, front 391, 396
Side marker lamps, rear 391, 397
Standing lamps, front 391, 394, 396
Standing lamps, rear 391, 397
Tail lamp unit 397
Tail lamps 391, 397
Turn signal lamps,

front 391, 394, 396

Turn signal lamps, rear 391, 397

Button

Audio system 204

CAC 441
California

Important notice 11

Calling up

Maintenance service indicator 335
Range (distance to empty) 158

CAN system 441
Cargo area see Trunk Cargo tie-down rings* 258
Catalytic converter 291
CD changer* 219
CD changer* operation 221
CD player*

Operating 137
CD* operation 219
Center console 27

Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 27, 64

Lamp in 350–351
Lower part 28
Upper part 27

Center console ashtray 263

Centigrade

Setting temperature units 143

Central locking

Automatic 103
From inside 104
Locking from inside 104
Switch 104
Switching on/off

(control system) 153

Unlocking from inside 104

Central locking switch 104
Central unlocking Switch 104
Unlocking from inside 104
Central unlocking switch 104
Certification label 420
Changing

Batteries (SmartKey) 389
CDs 219

Changing key setting 155
Charcoal filter 196
Activating 197
Deactivating 197

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Index

Charging

Vehicle battery 405

Checking

Brake fluid 295
Coolant level 295, 301
Engine oil level 295, 298
Tire inflation pressure 295
Vehicle lighting 295
Washer reservoir level 295

Child safety 68
Air bags 60
Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 75

Infant and child restraint

systems 64, 68

LATCH-type child seat anchors 78
OCS 71

Child safety switch see

Blocking of rear door window operation

Child seat anchors see

LATCH-type child seat anchors

Cigarette lighter 265

Cleaning

Cloth upholstery 342
Cup holders 341
Gear selector lever 341
Hard plastic trim items 341
Headlamps 172
Headliner and shelf below

rear window 341

Instrument cluster 340
Leather upholstery 341
Light alloy wheels 340
MB Tex upholstery 342
Plastic and rubber parts 342
Seat belts 341
Steering wheel 341
Upholstery 341
Windows 340
Windshield 52
Wiper blades 340
Wood trims 342
Cleaning tires 306
Climate control 178
Clock 25, 129, 145, 146

Closing

Cup holder, in rear seat armrest 263
Glove box 259
Hood 297
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 245
Tilt/sliding sunroof*

in an emergency 387

Tilt/sliding sunroof*

with SmartKey 247

Trunk lid 101
Windows 241, 242
Windows with SmartKey 243

Cloth upholstery

Cleaning 342
Cockpit 22, 441
Cockpit Management and Data System

see COMAND*

Cold tire inflation pressure 327
Collapsible wheel chock 380
COMAND* 441
COMAND* see separate operating instructions

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Index

Combination switch 121
High beam flasher 50
Turn signals 50
Windshield wipers 51

Control and operation of radio transmitters 290
Control system 129, 442

AUDIO menu 135
Convenience submenu 154
Display digital speedometer 135
Display outside temperature 135
Functions 130, 133
Instrument cluster

submenu 143, 145
Lighting submenu 149
Menus 132, 133
Multifunction display 129
Multifunction steering wheel 130
NAV* menu 138
Selecting radio system 136
Selecting satellite radio* system 136
Settings menu 140
Standard display menu 134
Submenu Time/Date 145

Submenus 131, 133
TEL* menu 158
Trip computer menu 156
Vehicle status message memory menu 138
Vehicle submenu 153

Controller Area Network see CAN system Convenience submenu 154

Activating

easy-entry/exit feature* 154

Setting key dependency 155
Setting parking position* for

exterior rear view mirror 156

Coolant 301

Adding 301
Anticorrosion/antifreeze

quantity 437

Capacities 431, 432
Checking level 301
Messages in display 364–366
Temperature 292
Temperature gauge 127

Coolant level

Checking 295, 301

Coolant temperature gauge 25
Coolants 437
Cornering fog lamps* 122

Replacing bulbs 391
Switching off 122, 123
Switching on 122, 123

Cruise control 249, 442

Canceling 250
Driving downhill 250
Driving uphill 250
Fine adjustment 251
Message in display 367
Setting current speed 250
Setting speeds 251
Cruise control lever 249
Cruising range, fuel 436
Cup holder

In rear seat armrest 262

Cup holders

Cleaning 341
In front of seat armrest 261

Curb weight 328
Customer Assistance Center see CAC

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Index

Date (day)

Setting 148

Date (month)

Setting 147

Date (year)

Setting 149

Daytime running lamp mode 119

Setting 150

Deactivating

Exterior lamps 118
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 151
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 55
Immobilizer 89
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 153
Rear window defroster 177
Residual heat 199
Seat heating* 113
Tow-away alarm* 91

Air conditioning (cooling) 186, 198
Air recirculation mode 185, 196
Alarm 90
Anti-theft alarm system* 90
Automatic climate control* 189
Central locking (control system) 153
Charcoal filter 197
Climate control 179
Climate control system 181
Cruise control 250
Defrost 194
Defrosting 183
Engine with the SmartKey 56
ESP 86

Deep water see Standing water Defogging

Windshield 182, 193

Defrosting 183, 194
Delayed shut-off

Exterior lamps 151
Interior lighting 153

Department of Transportation see DOT Dialing

A number (telephone*) 160

Difficulties

While driving see

Problems while driving

With starting 47

Digital clock 129
Digital speedometer 135
Direction of rotation (tires) 307
Discharged battery

Jump starting 407

Disconnecting

Vehicle battery 405

Display

Messages in display 367

Display elements

Audio system 202

Displays

Digital speedometer 135
Maintenance service indicator 334
Outside temperature 135
Selecting display for status

indicator 144

Showing vehicle status

messages 139

Symbol messages 362
Text messages 354
Vehicle status messages 352

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Distance to empty (range)

Calling up 158

Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 125
Door handle 98
Door unlock

With Tele Aid* 273

Doors

Message in display 367
Opening from inside vehicle 98
Opening from the outside 96

DOT 328
Downhill driving

Cruise control 250

Downshifting 166

Manual transmission 163

Drink holder see Cup holders Drinking and driving 283

Driving

Driving abroad 290
General instructions 43, 283
Hydroplaning 286
In winter 288
Problems 53
Safety systems 83
Through standing water 289

Driving abroad 290
Driving instructions 283
Driving off 285
Driving safety systems

4MATIC 88
ABS 83
BAS 84
ESP 85

Driving systems 249

Cruise control 249
Driving safety systems 83

Index

Easy-entry/exit feature* 106

Activating 154

Electrical fuses 413
Electrical outlet in

rear passenger compartment 265

Electrical system

Technical data 428

Electronic Stability Program see ESP Emergency call 911 239
Emergency call system* 267
Emergency calls

Initiating an emergency call 269
With Tele Aid* 268

Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) 171

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Index

Emergency operations

Closing power

tilt/sliding sunroof* 387

Locking the vehicle 384
Opening power

tilt/sliding sunroof* 387

Releasing trunk lid from inside 102
Remote door unlock 273
Unlocking the vehicle 383

Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD Emission control 291
Emission control information label 420
Ending

A call (telephone*) 160

Engine

Compartment 296
Starting with

automatic transmission* 47

Starting with

manual transmission 46
Starting with the SmartKey,

Engine cleaning 339
Engine compartment 296

Fuse box in 414
Hood 296

Engine malfunction

indicator lamp 25, 346
Engine number 420, 442
Engine oil 297
Adding 299
Additives 433
Checking level 295, 298
Consumption 297
Display messages 298, 368–369
Filler neck,

C 230 Kompressor (all models) 300

Filler neck,

C 240 (all models) and C 320 (all models) 300

Messages in display 298, 368–369
Viscosity 442

automatic transmission* 47

Engine oil level

Starting with the SmartKey, manual transmission 46

Technical data 422
Turning off with the SmartKey 56

Checking 295, 298

456

Engine oils 433
ESP 85, 442

Four wheel electronic

traction system with ESP 88
Messages in display 360–361
Switching off 86
Switching on 87
Warning lamp 25, 348

ETD 67, 442

Safety guidelines 62

Ethanol fuel

At the gas station 293
Requirements 435
Switching fuels 436

Exterior lamp switch 49, 117
Exterior lamps

Delayed shut-off 151
Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjusting 41
Parking position* for 156

F Fahrenheit

Setting temperature units 143

Fastening the seat belts 43
Filler neck

C 230 Kompressor (all models) 300

C 240 (all models) and C 320

(all models) 300

Fine adjustment

Cruise control 251

First aid kit 377
Flat tire 399

Lowering the vehicle 403
Minispare wheel 380
Mounting the spare wheel 399
Preparing the vehicle 399

Flexible fuel vehicles 435
At the gas station 293
Switching fuels 436

Flexible Service System see FSS

Fog lamp, rear

Message in display 373
Replacing bulb 391
Switching on 121

Fog lamps, front

Messages in display 371
Replacing bulbs 391
Switching on 120

Four wheel electronic traction

system (4MATIC) with ESP 88

4MATIC 88
Front air bags 63
Front fog lamps

Indicator lamp 117
Switching on 120

Front lamps

Bi-Xenon* type 395
Halogen-type 393
Messages in display 371–374
Replacing bulbs 391, 393
Switching on 117

Front passenger front air bag

Messages in display 354–357

Index

Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 27, 64, 350–351

Front seat head restraints

Installing, manual seat 108
Installing, power seat* 109
Manual seat 108
Power seat* 108
Removing, manual seat 108
Removing, power seat* 108

Front seats

Heating* 113

FSS (Canada vehicles) 334, 442
Fuel 294

Additives 435
Cruising range 436
E85 (ethanol fuel) 436
Fuel reserve warning lamp 349
Gasoline additives 435
Premium unleaded

gasoline 294, 432, 434

Requirements 434, 435
Switching (Flexible Fuel Vehicle) 436
Technical data 431, 432

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Index

Fuel additives 435
Fuel cap

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities 431

Message in display 347, 370

Functions (control system) 130, 133

Fuel consumption statistics

After start 157
Since last reset 157

Fuel filler flap 293

Locking 293
Opening in an emergency 385
Unlocking 293

Resetting 141

Fuse box

In engine compartment 414
In trunk 416
Fuse chart 413
Fuse extractor 413, 416
Fuses 413

Fuel gauge 25
Fuel requirements 434
For ethanol fuel 435

Fuel reserve

Warning lamp 25

Fuel tank

Capacity 432
Filler flap 293

Aids for changing fuses 413
Fuse box in engine compartment 414
Fuse box in trunk 416
Fuse chart 413
Fuse extractor 413, 416
Main fuse box in passenger

compartment 414

Spare fuses 413

Garage door opener* 274
Gasoline additives 435
Gasoline see Fuel GAWR 328
Gear range 442

Automatic transmission* 167
Limiting 167
Shifting into optimal 166

Gear range limit

Canceling 166

Gear selector lever 47, 164

Cleaning 341
Lock 47
Position (automatic

transmission*) 129, 164, 168

Gearshift lever 46, 163

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Index

Global

Locking 96
Unlocking 96

Global Positioning System see GPS Glove box 259
Closing 259
Locking 259
Opening 259
Unlocking 259
Good visibility 172
GPS 443
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 328
GVWR 328

Halogen-type

Front lamp bulbs 393

Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items

Cleaning 341

Hazard warning flasher 123

Switching off 123
Switching on 123
Head restraints 107

Front seats, manual seat 108
Front seats, power seat* 108
Manual seat 37
Power seat* 38
Rear seats 109

Head unit

Time synchronization* with 145

Headlamp cleaning system* 303

Headlamp shut-off delay see

Delayed shut-off, exterior lamps

Headlamps

Automatic control 118
Bi-Xenon* 441
Bi-Xenon* type

Replacing bulbs 395

Cleaning 339
Cleaning system* 172, 303, 439
Halogen-type, replacing bulbs 393
Refilling washer fluid 303
Switching off 55
Switching on 49
Washer fluid 439

Headliner and shelf below rear window

Cleaning 341

Heated seats* 113

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Index

Height adjustment

Head restraints, manual seat 37
Head restraints, power seat* 38
Rear seat head restraints 109
Seat belts 45
Steering wheel,

electrical* adjustment 40

Steering wheel,

manual adjustment 40

High beam flasher 50, 121
High beam headlamps Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 372
Replacing bulbs 391, 394
Switching on 50, 121

High beam headlamps xenon type*

Replacing bulbs 395

High mounted brake lamp 391
Hood 296

Closing 297
Message in display 370
Opening 296

Horn 23
Hydroplaning 286

460

Identification labels 420

Certification label 420
Emission control information

label 420

Vacuum line routing diagram

label 420

Vehicle Identification Number 420

Ignition 33

Switching on,

automatic transmission* 47

Switching on,

manual transmission 46

Immobilizer 89

Activating 89
Deactivating 89
Indicator lamps see

Lamps, indicator and warning

Infant and child restraint systems 68

Installing 77
LATCH-type child seat anchors 78

Information

About service and warranty 10

Inside door handle 98
Installing

Infant and child restraint systems 77
Ski sack* (Canada only) 255
Towing eye bolt 412
Wiper blades 398

Instrument cluster 24, 126, 443

Cleaning 340
Coolant temperature gauge 127
Illumination 126
Lamps in 344–349
Multifunction display 129
Outside temperature indicator 128
Selecting language 144

Instrument lighting 126
Instruments and controls see Cockpit

Index

Interior lighting 124

Activating automatic control 124
Deactivating automatic control 124
Delayed shut-off 153
Manual operation 124

Interior rear view mirror

Adjusting 41
Antiglare 172

Interior storage spaces 259

Armrest 260
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 262
Cup holders in front of seat

armrest 261
Glove box 259
Parcel net in front

passenger footwell 263

Intermittent wiping 52

Jack 377
Jump starting 407

Key dependency memory

Settings 155

Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 383
Key, SmartKey

Battery check lamp 96
Checking the batteries 97
Factory setting 96
Global locking 96
Global unlocking 96
Loss of 98

Messages in display 370
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 94
Restoring to factory setting 97
Selective setting 96
Starting the engine,

automatic transmission* 47

Starting the engine,

manual transmission 46
Turning off the engine 56
Unlocking the trunk lid 98
Unlocking with 32

Kickdown 170, 443
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 143
Kilopascal 328
Km/h or mph in speedometer 143

461

Index

Labels, identification 420
Lamp bulbs, exterior 390
Lamp sensor

Message in display 372

Lamps, exterior Front 391
Light sensor 372
Messages in display 371–374
Rear 391

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 25, 344
Battery (SmartKey) 96
Brakes 25, 345
Engine diagnostics 346, 349
Engine malfunction 25, 346–347
ESP 25, 348
Front fog lamps 117
Front passenger front

air bag off 27, 64, 350–351

Fuel reserve 25, 349
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 344–349
Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 334

462

Rear fog lamp 117
Seat belt telltale 25, 349
SRS 25, 59, 349
Turn signals 25

Language

Multifunction display 144
Setting 144

LATCH-type child seat anchors 78

Folding back 79
Folding out 78

Layout of poly-V-belt drive 421
Leather upholstery Cleaning 341
License plate lamps

Messages in display 372
Replacing bulbs 391

Light alloy wheels Cleaning 340
Technical data 425, 426

Light sensor 372
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Lighting 117

Automatic headlamp mode 118
Combination switch 121
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Door entry lamps 125

Exterior lamp switch 117
Front fog lamps 120
High beams 121
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Instruments 126
Interior 124
Locator lighting 120
Low beam 117
Manual headlamp mode 118
Night security illumination 120
Parking lamps 117
Rear fog lamp 121
Settings (control system) 149
Standing lamps 117
Trunk lamp 125

Limiting the gear range 167
Limp Home Mode 171
Loading 252

Cargo tie-down rings* 258
Instructions 257
Roof rack* 252
Split rear bench seat* 255

Loading terminology 327
Loading the vehicle 307

Index

Locator lighting 120

Setting 151
Lock button 443
Locking 54, 94

Automatic while driving 103
Centrally from inside 104
Fuel filler flap 293
Global, SmartKey 96
Glove box 259
Vehicle in an emergency 384

Loss of keys 98
Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet 419

Low beam headlamps Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 372–373
Replacing bulbs 391, 393
Switching on 49

Lowering

Vehicle 403

Lubricants

Technical data 431

Main dimensions 429
Main fuse box

In passenger compartment 414

Mainodometer 129
Maintenance 12, 334

Vehicles with E85 fuel 436

Maintenance service

Calling up the maintenance

service indicator 335

Major service (Service B) 334
Minor service (Service A) 334
Overdue 335
Types 335
When due 334

Maintenance service indicator 334

Calling up 335, 336
Clearing 335, 336

Maintenance System

(U.S. vehicles) 334, 443

Manual headlamp mode 118

Manual operations

Fuel filler flap 385
Interior lighting control 124
Locking the vehicle 384
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 387
Unlocking the driver’s door 383
Unlocking the trunk 384
Unlocking transmission

gear selector lever 386

Manual seat

Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 37
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 108
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36

Manual transmission 162
Gearshift lever 46, 163
Shifting into reverse 163
Starting with 46

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Index

MAXCOOL maximum cooling 194
Maximum load rating 328
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 328
Maximum tire inflation pressure 328
MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 342

Mechanical key 383
Memory function* 114, 443

Recalling positions from

memory 115

Storing exterior rear view mirror

parking position 116

Storing key dependent settings 115

Menus 130

AUDIO 135
In control system 132, 133
NAV* 138
Settings menu 140
Standard display 134
Submenus 131
TEL* 158
Trip computer 156
Vehicle status message memory 138

Microphone

Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer

Setting 143

Minispare wheel 380, 427
Mirrors

Activating exterior rear view

mirror parking position* 174

Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming* for

interior mirror 173

Auto-dimming* for

rear view mirror 173

Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror parking position* 156

Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror

parking position* 116

MON 294, 444

Motor Octane Number see MON Mph or km/h in speedometer 143
Multicontour seats* 112
Multifunction display 129, 444
Displaying gear range 167
Selecting language 144
Setting date (day) 148
Setting date (month) 147
Setting date (year) 149

Multifunction display messages

ABS 358
BAS 359
Brake fluid 363
Brake pads 363
Coolant 364–366
Cruise control 367
Display 367
Doors 367
Engine oil 368–369
ESP 360–361
Front passenger front

air bag 354–357

464

Fuel cap 347, 370
Hood 370
Key, SmartKey 370
Lamps, exterior 371–374
Oil 368–369
Parking brake 363
Restraint system 361
Seat belt system 375
SRS 361
Steering gear oil level 375
Tele Aid* 376
Telephone* 376
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 376
Trunk lid 376
Windshield washer fluid 376

Multifunction steering wheel 26, 130, 444

Buttons 130

Index

Navigation system* Operating 138
See separate COMAND* operating instructions

Night security illumination 120

Setting 151

Normal occupant weight 329

Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 329
Occupant safety 58

Air bags 59
Children and air bags 60
Children in the vehicle 68
Fastening the seat belt 43
Front passenger front air bag off

indicator lamp 75

Infant and child restraint systems 68
LATCH-type child seat anchors 78
OCS 71
Seat belts 43, 62

OCS 71, 444

Self-test 76

Odometer, main 129

Oil level see Engine oil level Oil see Engine oil One-touch gearshifting 166

Canceling gear range limit 166
Downshifting 166
Upshifting 166

Opening

Cup holder, in rear seat armrest 263
Doors from the inside 98
Fuel filler flap 294
Fuel filler flap manually 385
Glove box 259
Hood 296
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*

in an emergency 387

Side windows 241
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 245, 387
Tilt/sliding sunroof*

with SmartKey 247

Trunk 98
Trunk from the inside 100
Trunk from the outside 99
Windows 241
Windows with SmartKey 243

465

Index

Operating

Audio system 201
CD player* 137
COMAND* see separate operating instructions

Navigation system* 138
Radio 136
Radio transmitters 290
Satellite radio* 136
Telephone* 158, 201, 226
Vehicle outside the

USA and Canada 13

Operating safety

Audio system 201
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 339