Battery MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE 2002 Owner's Guide

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Changing batteries in the electronic key
1 Transmit buttons
2 Lamp for battery check and function control
Checking batteries
If one of the transmit buttons (1) is pressed, the battery
check lamp (2) lights up briefly – indicating that the
batteries are in order.
Change batteries if the battery check lamp (2) does not
light up briefly. Changing batteries
Move locking tab (3) in direction of right arrow and
remove mechanical key (4, left arrow).
P80.20-2200-26
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Insert mechanical key (4) in side opening (5) to open
latch. Press briefly (do not use mechanical key as lever)
to release battery compartment.
Remove mechanical key from side opening.
Carefully remove battery compartment in direction of
arrow (6). Change batteries (7), inserting new ones under contact
spring (8) with plus (+) side facing up.
Return battery compartment into housing until locked
in place and slide mechanical key back into electronic
key.
P80.35-2026-26
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P80.35-2027-26
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Important!
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment if disposed of improperly. Recycling of
batteries is the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer’s recommendation
on battery package.
Replacement Battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.
Synchronizing remote control
The remote control may have to be resynchronized, if
the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.
To synchronize insert electronic key in starter switch.
The remote control should once again be operational.
Emergency engine shut-down
If the engine can no longer be stopped using the
electronic key, the engine can be turned off by removing
two fuses.
For easy removal of fuses use the fuse puller (located in
the auxiliary fuse box in the trunk) to pull out the fuses
marked on the fuse chart as “ENGINE EMERGENCY
OFF”.
The fuse chart is located in the fuse box in the
passenger compartment.
For fuses see page 311.

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Electrical system
We i g h t s (see certification tag) Main Dimensions
C 230 KOMPRESSOR
Generator (alternator) 14 V / 120 A
Starter motor 12V / 1.2 kW
Battery 12V / 100 Ah
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torque NGK IFR 6D 10
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15 – 22 ft.lb (20 – 30 Nm)
Roof load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg) C 230 KOMPRESSOR
Overall vehicle length 171.0 in (4345 mm)
Overall vehicle width 68.0 in (1728 mm)
Overall height 55.4 in (1406 mm)
Wheel base 106.9 in (2715 mm)
Track, front 58.8 in (1493 mm)
Track, rear 57.6 in (1464 mm)

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BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system..................... 69
Battery ............................................................................. 336
Block heater .................................................................... 266
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 271
Bulbs See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 345
CCD changer installed ..................................................... 187
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 219
Center console .................................................................. 24
Central locking switch .................................................... 38
Central locking system ................................................... 31Automatic central locking ......................................... 40
Central locking switch ............................................... 38
Choosing global or selective mode........................... 33
Doors ............................................................................. 36
General notes............................................................... 30
Locking and unlocking with remote control .......... 33
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 35
Obtaining replacement keys ..................................... 29
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 34 Vehicle keys ................................................................. 28
Changing wheels........................................................... 327 Inflating the collapsible spare tire ........................ 333
Storing spare wheel in wheel well ........................ 334
Check regularly and before a long trip...................... 280
Child seat See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 82
Climate control ............................................................... 152 Adjustable air outlets, rear passenger compartment ......................................................... 172
Air recirculation ........................................................ 158
Basic setting............................................................... 156
Defrosting ................................................................... 157
Display and controls ................................................. 154
Dust filter.................................................................... 155
Economy mode .......................................................... 159
Front center console storage compartment ventilation ............................................................. 171
Residual engine heat utilization ............................. 159
Special settings ......................................................... 156
Windows fogged up on the inside .......................... 157
Windows fogged up on the outside ................ 157, 166
COMAND, radio and telephone................................... 226
Combination switch ....................................................... 148
Control and operation of radio transmitters ............. 226
Coolant level ................................................................... 319

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Center console ............................................................. 24
Dashboard .................................................................... 22
Door control panel ...................................................... 20
Overhead control panel.............................................. 21
Interior............................................................................. 206
Interior lighting.............................................................. 203
JJack................................................................................... 323
Jump starting .................................................................. 338KKeys, changing battery.................................................. 351LLamps, exterior Side marker lamp, front ........................................... 350
Layout of poly-V-belt drive............................................ 371
Lighter ............................................................................. 213
Loading instructions (Vehicle with enlarged cargo area) ........................ 218
Locator lighting .............................................................. 147 Locking the vehicle with remote control...................... 33
Low beams
See Exterior lamp switch ......................................... 143
Luggage cover – removal and installation ................. 217
MMaintenance .................................................................. 227
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 119
Manual seat................................................................. 51, 55
Manual transmission.................................................... 244
Mechanical key................................................................. 35
Memory function.............................................................. 93
Mirror, exterior, parking position, front passenger side ................................................... 91
Multifunction display .................................................... 102 Coolant temperature ................................................. 106
Engine oil level indicator ......................................... 106
FSS............................................................................... 106
Individual settings .................................................... 121
Tire inflation pressure monitor .............................. 106
Trip and main odometer .......................................... 106
Vehicle speed ............................................................. 106
Multifunction steering wheel ....................................... 102