key MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS 2002 Owners Manual

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Contents
IntroductionProduct information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18
Door control panel ....................... 20
Overhead control panel ............... 21
Dashboard ..................................... 22
Center console .............................. 24OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 28
Start lock-out..................................... 30
General notes on the central locking system ............... 30
Central locking system ................... 31 Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 31
Locking and unlocking ................ 33 Choosing global or selective
mode on remote control.............. 33
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof
from outside ................................. 34
Panic button ................................. 35
Mechanical keys .......................... 35
Doors ................................................. 36
Central locking switch.................... 38
Automatic central locking.............. 40
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................... 40
Trunk.................................................. 41
Trunk lid emergency release ....... 43
Antitheft alarm system................... 44
Tow-away alarm ............................... 46
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 47
Front seat adjustment..................... 48
Removal and installation of front seat head restraints .......... 54
Front seat backrest - locking and unlocking ............. 56
Heated seats ..................................... 58
Rear seat head restraints ............... 60 Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 62
Seat belts ........................................... 62
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................... 63
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system .................... 69
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ........ 69
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)................................ 70
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)............................. 71
Airbags .............................................. 72
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag.................... 80
Infant and child restraint systems......................... 82
Steering wheel adjustment (manual) ....................................... 87
Steering wheel adjustment (electrical) .................................... 88
Rear view mirrors ............................ 89
Instrument cluster ........................... 96
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Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ............... 102
Trip and main odometer and sub menu.................................... 106
Audio systems ................................ 108 Radio ............................................ 108
CD player ..................................... 109
Cassette player ........................... 110
Telephone ......................................... 111
Navigation system ........................... 116
Trip computer ................................. 117
Malfunction/warning message memory ....................... 119
Individual settings......................... 121
Setting the audio volume.............. 136
Coolant temperature gauge .......... 137
Flexible service system (FSS) ...... 138
Engine oil level indicator .............. 141
Engine oil consumption ................ 142
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 143
Headlamp mode ............................. 144 Night security illumination ......... 146
Locator lighting.......................... 147
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 147
Combination switch ...................... 148
Hazard warning flasher switch .... 151
Climate control .............................. 152
Automatic climate control............ 160
Front center console storage compartment ventilation .......... 171
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ............... 172
Operation Audio and telephone ................................... 173
Operating safety ............................ 173
Operating and display elements .. 174
Button and soft key operation ...... 176
Component malfunctions ............. 195
Power windows .............................. 197
Sunshade for panorama sliding/pop-up roof .................. 199
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof .... 200
Interior lighting ............................. 203
Sun visors ....................................... 205
Vanity mirrors................................ 205 Interior............................................. 206
Storage compartments
and armrests ..............................206
Glove box ..................................... 207
Cup holder ...................................... 210
Ashtrays .......................................... 211
Lighter ............................................. 213
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................................... 214
Split folding rear seat bench ........ 215
Luggage cover – removal and installation ......................... 217
Loading instructions (vehicle with enlarged cargo area) ........ 218
Cellular telephone ......................... 219
Telephone, general ........................ 220
Garage door opener ....................... 221
DrivingControl and operation of radio transmitters ..................... 226
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................. 227
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LIGHTING SYSTEM .................... 300
LIGHT SENSOR........................... 302
DOOR............................................ 302
TRUNK OPEN ............................. 303
HOOD ........................................... 303
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION........ 304
TELE AID ..................................... 304
WASHER FLUID.......................... 305
RESTRAINT SYSTEM ................. 306
KEY ............................................... 306
FUEL RESERVE .......................... 307
UNDERVOLTAGE ........................ 307
STEERING WHEEL ADJUST. ..... 308
Practical hintsFirst aid kit...................................... 310
Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 311
Fuses ................................................ 311
Hood ................................................. 315
Automatic transmission fluid level ................................... 317
Adding engine oil........................... 318
Coolant level ................................... 319 Adding coolant ............................ 319
Windshield and headlamp washer system .......................... 320
Spare wheel, storage compartment ............................. 321
Vehicle tools and air pump .......... 322
Vehicle jack .................................... 323
Wheels ............................................ 324 Tire replacement........................ 324
Rotating wheels ......................... 325
Spare wheel .................................... 326
Changing wheels ........................... 327 Inflating the collapsible
spare tire ..................................... 333
Storing spare wheel in
wheel well ................................... 334
Tire inflation pressure ................. 335
Battery............................................. 336
Jump starting.................................. 338
Towing the vehicle ........................ 341 Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................. 344
Exterior lamps ............................... 345 Replacing bulbs ......................... 345 Changing batteries in the
electronic main key .................. 351
Synchronizing remote
control .......................................... 353
Emergency engine shut-down ..... 353
Fuel filler flap, manual release ... 354
Replacing wiper blade insert ....... 356
Roof rack ......................................... 357
Vehicle careCleaning and care of the vehicle.................................. 360
Power washer.............................. 361
Tar stains ..................................... 361
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 361
Engine cleaning.......................... 362
Vehicle washing ......................... 362
Ornamental moldings................ 363
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 363
Window cleaning........................ 363
Wiper blade ................................. 363
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Introduction Where to find it
The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:
• Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.
•Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation.
•Driving: Important information on driving.
• Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.
•Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.
• Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.
• Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.
•Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.
Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
Explanation of color used:
Warning notices for the protection of yourself and
others appear on red background.
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Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
1
Hood lock release, see page 315
2 Parking brake pedal, see page 256
3 Steering wheel adjustment (manual), see page 87
4 Parking brake release, see page 256
5 Exterior lamp switch, see page 143
6 Combination switch, see page 148
7 Exterior mirror adjustment switch, see page 90
8 Headlamp washer button, see page 147
9 Cruise control switch, see page 268 10
Multifunction steering wheel, see page 102
Horn (with electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2)
11 Instrument cluster, see page 96
12 Voice recognition system switch (optional), see
separate operating instructions
13 Starter switch, see page 240
14 Glove box lid release, see page 207
15 Glove box lock, see page 207
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Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
DrivingInstrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 28
Start lock-out..................................... 30
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 30
Central locking system ................... 31 Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 31
Locking and unlocking ................ 33
Choosing global or selective
mode on remote control .............. 33
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 34
Panic button .................................. 35
Mechanical keys ........................... 35
Doors .................................................. 36
Central locking switch .................... 38
Automatic central locking .............. 40
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................... 40
Trunk ................................................. 41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 43
Antitheft alarm system ................... 44 Tow-away alarm ............................... 46
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 47
Front seat adjustment..................... 48
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......... 54
Front seat backrest - locking and unlocking ............. 56
Heated seats ..................................... 58
Rear seat head restraints ............... 60
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .......................... 62
Seat belts .......................................... 62
Seat belt nonusage warning system........................... 63
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system.................... 69
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ........ 69
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............................... 70
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................. 71
Airbags.............................................. 72 Safety guidelines for the seat
belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag.................... 80
Infant and child restraint systems......................... 82
Steering wheel adjustment (manual) ....................................... 87
Steering wheel adjustment (electrical) .................................... 88
Rear view mirrors ............................ 89
Instrument cluster ........................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ............... 102
Trip and main odometer and sub menu ................................... 106
Audio systems ................................ 108
Radio ............................................ 108
CD player ..................................... 109
Cassette player ........................... 110
Telephone ......................................... 111
Navigation system........................... 116
Trip computer ................................. 117
Malfunction/warning message memory ....................... 119
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Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
DrivingInstrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
Individual settings......................... 121
Setting the audio volume.............. 136
Coolant temperature gauge .......... 137
Flexible service system (FSS) ...... 138
Engine oil level indicator .............. 141
Engine oil consumption ................ 142
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 143
Headlamp mode ............................. 144
Night security illumi
nation.......... 146
Locator lighting .......................... 147
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 147
Combination switch....................... 148
Hazard warning flasher switch ... 151
Climate control ............................... 152
Automatic climate control ............ 160 Front center console storage
compartment ventilation .......... 171
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ............... 172
Operation Audio and telephone ................................... 173
Operating safety ............................ 173
Operating and display elements .. 174
Button and soft key operation ...... 176
Component malfunctions ............. 195
Power windows .............................. 197
Sunshade for panorama sliding/pop-up roof .................. 199
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof .... 200
Interior lighting ............................. 203
Sun visors ....................................... 205
Vanity mirrors................................ 205
Interior ............................................ 206 Storage compartments
and armrests ..............................206
Glove box ..................................... 207
Cup holder ...................................... 210
Ashtrays .......................................... 211
Lighter ............................................. 213
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................................... 214
Split folding rear seat bench ........ 215
Luggage cover – removal and installation ......................... 217
Loading instructions (vehicle with enlarged cargo area) ........ 218
Cellular telephone ......................... 219
Telephone, general ........................ 220
Garage door opener ....................... 221
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Central locking system
Te ch n i c a l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
DrivingInstrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
Ve h i c l e k e y s
Included with your vehicle are 2 electronic keys with
integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls
plus removable mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the
two electronic keys are a different color to help
distinguish it.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle always remove the
electronic key from the starter switch, and lock
your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in
the vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised
use of vehicle equipment may cause serious
personal injury.
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Central locking system
Te ch n i c a l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
DrivingInstrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
Electronic key
The electronic key has an integrated radio frequency
and infrared remote control, plus removable mechanical
key.
The remote control (1) operates all locks on the vehicle.
The mechanical key (2) works only in the driver’s door,
trunk, and glove box lock.
When using the mechanical key (2) for lock operations,
it can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control.
To do so, move locking tab (3) to the right and slide the
mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4).
The remote control transmitter is located in the
electronic key.
The infrared receivers are located in the door handles.
Note:
Remove the mechanical key from the electronic key
when using valet parking service. To prevent access to
trunk or storage compartments lock them separately
and retain the mechanical key.
See page 41 for separate locking of trunk and page 207
for locking of glove box.
Obtaining replacement keys
Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking
system requiring a special key manufacturing process.
For security reasons, replacement keys can only be
obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Central locking system
Te ch n i c a l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
DrivingInstrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
Start lock-out
Important!
Removing the electronic key from the starter switch
activates the start lock-out. The engine cannot be
started.
Inserting the electronic key in the starter switch
deactivates the start lock-out.
Note:
In case the engine cannot be started (vehicle’s battery is
in order), 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). General notes on the central locking system
If the electronic key is inserted in the starter switch, the
vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked with the remote
control.
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked:
• Aim transmitter eye at a receiver of either door
handle. Check the batteries of the electronic key, see
page 351, or synchronize the electronic key, see
page 353.
• Use the mechanical key to unlock the vehicle. To
start engine, insert the electronic key in the starter
switch. There could be a slight delay until the
electronic key can be turned in the starter switch.
Important!
When unlocking the driver’s door with the mechanical
key, the exterior lamps will flash and the alarm will
sound.
To cancel the alarm, insert the electronic key in the
starter switch or press button Œ or‹ on the
electronic key.
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