immobilizer MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT 2004 W203 Owner's Manual
[x] Cancel search | Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2004, Model line: C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT 2004 W203Pages: 400, PDF Size: 5.04 MB
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ContentsSafety and Security........................... 53
Occupant safety................................... 54
Airbags ........................................... 55
Seat belts ....................................... 60
Children in the vehicle .................... 63
Blocking of rear door window
operation ........................................ 70
Panic alarm* ........................................ 71
Activating ....................................... 71
Deactivating ................................... 71
Driving safety systems ......................... 72
ABS ................................................ 72
BAS ................................................ 73
ESP ................................................. 74
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) with the ESP ....... 77
Anti-theft systems................................ 78
Immobilizer..................................... 78
Anti-theft alarm system* ................ 78
Tow-away alarm* ........................... 79
Controls in detail............................... 81
Locking and unlocking ......................... 82
SmartKey ....................................... 82
Opening the doors from
the inside ....................................... 85
Opening the trunk .......................... 86
Closing the trunk............................ 87
Trunk lid emergency release .......... 88
Separately locking the trunk .......... 89
Separately unlocking the trunk ...... 90
Automatic central locking .............. 90
Locking and unlocking from
the inside ....................................... 91
Seats ................................................... 92
Easy-entry/exit feature* ................ 92
Removing and installing front seat
head restraints ............................... 93
Rear seat head restraints ............... 94
Multicontour seat* ......................... 97
Heated seats* ................................ 98
Memory function* ............................... 99
Storing positions into memory ..... 100
Recalling positions from memory . 100
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position ........................... 101Lighting ............................................. 102
Exterior lamp switch .................... 102
Combination switch ..................... 105
Hazard warning flasher ................ 106
Interior lighting ............................ 107
Door entry lamps ......................... 108
Trunk lamp ................................... 108
Instrument cluster ............................. 109
Instrument cluster illumination .... 109
Coolant temperature display........ 110
Trip odometer .............................. 111
Tachometer .................................. 111
Outside temperature indicator ..... 111
Control system .................................. 113
Multifunction display.................... 113
Multifunction steering wheel........ 114
Menus .......................................... 116
Standard display menu ................ 118
AUDIO menu ................................ 118
NAVI* menu ................................. 121
Malfunction memory menu .......... 122
Settings menu .............................. 123
Trip computer menu..................... 136
TEL menu* ................................... 138
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52 Getting startedParking and lockingTurning off engine
Place the gear selector lever in
positionP (manual transmission: first
or reverse gear).
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position0 and remove it.
The immobilizer is activated.
Press the seat belt release button
(page 41).
Allow the retractor to completely
rewind the seat belt by guiding the
latch plate.
After exiting the vehicle, press the lock
button‹ on the SmartKey
(page 30).
All turn signal lamps flash three times.
The locking knobs in the doors move
down.
For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 82).
iAlways set the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to positionP (manual
transmission: first or reverse gear).
On steep slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the road curb. iVehicles with automatic transmission:
The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in positionP.
!With the SmartKey removed and the
driver’s door open, a warning sounds if
the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not
switched off.Warning!
G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, make sure there is no
possibility of someone getting caught in a
door during closing.
Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, and lock
your vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment may cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
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78 Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systems
Anti-theft systemsImmobilizer
The immobilizer prevents unauthorized
persons from starting your vehicle.
Activating
Removing the SmartKey from the
starter switch activates the
immobilizer.
Deactivating
Inserting the SmartKey in the starter
switch deactivates the immobilizer.
Anti-theft alarm system*
Once the alarm system has been armed, a
visual and audible alarm is triggered when
someone opens
a door
the trunk lid
the hood
The alarm will stay on, even if the
activating element (a door, for example) is
immediately closed.
The alarm system will also be triggered
when
someone attempts to raise the vehicle
opening the vehicle with the
mechanical keyArming the alarm system
The alarm system is armed after locking
the vehicle with the SmartKey. The turn
signal lamps flash three times to indicate
that the alarm system is activated. A red
indicator lamp in the switch for the
tow-away alarm (
page 79) begins to
flash after approx. ten seconds after
arming the alarm system.
iIn case the engine cannot be started
(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged),
the system is not operational. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the
USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada).
iIf the alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds, an emergency call is
initiated automatically by the Tele Aid
system* (
page 223) provided
Tele Aid service was subscribed to and
properly activated, and that necessary
cellular service and GPS coverage are
available.
Page 367 of 400
367 Index
A
ABS 23, 72, 361
ABS control 72
Malfunction indicator lamp 274
Messages in display 284
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission* 147
Accident
In case of 49
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling)
Automatic climate control* 170
Climate control 160
Air recirculation mode
Automatic climate control* 167
Climate control 158
Anti-theft alarm system* 78
Automatic climate control* 163
Central locking (control system) 133
Charcoal filter 169
Climate control 155Climate control system 159
Defrosting
Automatic climate control* 167
Climate control 158
Easy-entry/exit feature* 134
ESP 76
Exterior headlamps 46
Exterior lamps 103
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 150
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 46
High beams 106
Ignition 31
Immobilizer 52
Rapid seat heating* 98
Rear fog lamp 104, 105
Rear window defroster 153
Residual heat 171
Seat heating* 98
Tow-away alarm* 80
Windshield wipers 48Adding
Coolant 257
Engine oil 255
Additional turn signals 310
Adjustable air vents,
rear passenger compartment
Automatic climate control* 172
Climate control 161
Adjusting 32
Air distribution
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
Air volume
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
Backrest contour 97
Backrest side bolsters 97
Backrest tilt
Manual seat 33
Power seat* 35
Exterior rear view mirrors 38
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369 Index
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable
Automatic climate control* 172
Climate control 161
Air volume
Adjusting
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
Airbags 55
BabySmart
TM deactivation
system 66, 361
Children 56
Front 59
Passenger 59
Safety guidelines 58
Side impact 60
Window curtain 60
Alarm
Audible 71, 78
Canceling 79
Visual 78Alarm system
Anti-theft* 78
Tow-away* 79
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 319, 361
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 357
Antiglare
Automatic* 149
Manual 149
Antilock Brake System see ABS
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
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment in front of 218
Storage spaces 219
Ashtrays 220ATF 256
AUDIO menu 118
Selecting radio station 119
Selecting satellite radio* station 119
Audio system 173
Audio and telephone, operation 173
Button and soft key operation 176
Cassette operation 186
CD* operation 189
Operating and display elements 174
Operating safety 173
Operation 176
Radio operation 179
Switching off 176
Switching on 176
Telephone* operation 193
Automatic antiglare* for rear view
mirror 149
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(control system) 133
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380 IndexHood 252
Closing 253
Message in display 293
Opening 252
Hydroplaning 242
I
Identification labels 338
Certification label 338
Vehicle Identification Number 338
Ignition 31
Switching on
Automatic transmission* 44
Manual transmission 43
Immobilizer 78
Activating 78
Deactivating 78
Indicator lamps
see Lamps, indicator and warningInfant and child restraint systems 63
Installing 68
LATCH-type child seat anchors 69
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 227
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 68
Ski sack* 212
Towing eye bolt 331
Wiper blades 316
Instrument cluster 22, 109, 363
Cleaning 270
Coolant temperature display 110
Illumination 109
Lamps in 274–278
Multifunction display 113
Outside temperature indicator 111
Selecting language 128
Instrument lighting 109
Instruments and controls see CockpitInterior lighting 107
Activating automatic control 107
Deactivating automatic control 107
Delayed shut-off 132
Manual operation 107
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
Antiglare 149
Interior storage spaces 216
Armrest 219
Cup holder in front
of seat armrest 217
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 218
Glove box 216
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 220
Storage compartment
in front of armrest 218
J
Jack 300
Jump starting 326