towing MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE 2003 User Guide

342 IndexInflatingSpare tire 292
Information Button for Tele Aid* 206
Inside rear view mirror Adjusting 39
Antiglare 138
Installing Infant and child restraint systems 69
Towing eye bolt 302
Wiper blades 287
Instrument cluster 22, 102, 329 Cleaning 243
Coolant temperature gauge 102
Illumination 102
Lamps in 246–250
Multifunction display 105
Outside temperature indicator 104
Selecting language 118
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20
Integrated remote control Canadian programming 211
Erasing memory 212
Hand-held transmitter 210
Operating 212
Rolling code programming 211 Interior lighting 100
Activating automatic control 100
Deactivating automatic control 100
Delayed shut-off 121
Manual operation 100
Interior storage spaces 195 Armrest 197
Cup holder 196
Glove box 195
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 198
Storage compartment in front of arm- rest 196
J
Jack 272
Jump starting 297
K
Key dependency memory Settings 124
Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, mechanical 274, 275
Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 83
Changing the batteries 276
Checking the batteries 84 Factory setting 83
Global locking 83
Global unlocking 83
Loss of 84
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 82
Restoring to factory setting 83
Selective setting 83
Starting the engine 45
Turning off the engine 53
Unlocking with 30
Keys 82
Kickdown 137, 329
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 117
Km/h or mph in speedometer 117
L
Labels, identification 308
Lamp bulbs, exterior 280
Lamps, exterior Front 280
Light sensor 263
Messages in display 264–267
Rear 281

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Telephone 159
Telephone* 126, 176
Operating safety Audio system 159
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 242
Outside temperature indicator 104
Overdue service 238
Overhead control panel 26
Overspeed range 329
P
Paintwork 241
Panic alarm 72 Panic button on SmartKey 72
Parcel net In front passenger footwell 198
Parking 51, 217
Parking brake 46, 51 Engaging 51
Message in display 267
Releasing 46
Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 280, 281, 283, 284
Switching on 96
Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 95, 124 Parts see Spare parts service 306
Passenger compartment 221
Fuse box in 303
Inside rear view mirror 39
Interior lighting 100
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 198
Passenger safety see Occupant safety 56
Pedals 215
Phone book* Loading 128
Quick search 128
Phone number* Dialing 128
Redialing 129
Plastic and rubber parts Cleaning 244
Playing CDs 173
Poly-V-belt drive 330 Layout 309
Positions (Memory function*) Recalling from memory 94
Storing into memory 94
Power assistance 216 Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 35
Adjusting head restraint tilt 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Front seat head restraints 90
Seat fore and aft adjustment 34
Power steering fluid Message in display 268
Power train 330
Power washer 241
Power windows 182 Side windows 182
Practical hints First aid kit 271
Fuses 303
Lamp in center console 251
Lamps in instrument cluster 246
Messages in the display 252
Spare wheel 271
Spare wheel bolts 273
Towing the vehicle 299
Vehicle jack 272
Vehicle tool kit 272
Premium unleaded gasoline 320

352 IndexTelephoneEmergency call 179
Telephone* 24, 200 Answering a call 128
Dialing a number from the phone book 128
Ending a call 128
Hands-free microphone 26
Loading phone book* 128
Messages in display 269
Operating 126
Operation 176
Redialing 129
Temperature Display mode 117
Grades of tires 326
Setting interior temperature 145
Setting units in display 117
Tires 235
Tightening torque 331
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 291
Tilt Backrest 33
Head restraint 34
Seat cushion 33 Time
Setting hours 116
Setting minutes 116
Time display Setting 117
Tire inflation pressure Checking 225, 234
Tire speed rating 219, 331
Tire traction 219
Tires 233, 311 Collapsible 328
Consumer information 325
Direction of rotation 234
Driving instructions 218
Retreads 233
Rims and tires 311
Service life 234
Temperature 235
Temperature grades 326
Tread depth 236
Wear pattern 235
Winter 236
Tools 272
Tow-away alarm 25, 79 Arming 79
Disarming 79 Disarming for transport 79
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) Installing 302
Towing the vehicle 299
Tracking services For stolen vehicle 209
Traction 136, 325, 331
Transmission see Automatic transmission 229
Transmission selector lever 277 Unlocking manually 277
Tread depth (tires) 236
Treadwear 325
Trim panel Opening 304
Trip computer 125
Trip odometer Resetting 103
Trunk Auxiliary fuse box 304
Lighting 101
Trunk lid 85
Trunk lid Closing 86
Emergency release 86
Opening 85

353
Index
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 280, 281
Turn signals 47 Additional in mirrors 280
Cleaning lenses 242
Front bulbs 280, 282, 284
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 281, 286
Turning off Engine 52
U
Units Setting speedometer units 117
Setting temperature units 117
Unlocking 30, 82 Driver’s door in an emergency 274
Fuel filler flap 224
Global 83
In an emergency 274
Selective settings 83
Transmission selector lever manually 277
Trunk lid in an emergency 275
Vehicle in an emergency 208
With the SmartKey 30 Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 207
Uphill driving Cruise control 190
Upshifting 133
Useful features 195 Ashtrays 198
Cigarette lighter 199
Garage door opener 209
Interior storage spaces 195
Tele Aid* 201
Telephone* 200
V
Vehicle Individual settings 114, 115
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 275
Lowering 291
Service battery 294
Towing 299
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 274
Vehicle battery 294
Vehicle care 240
Cup holder 243
Engine cleaning 242 Gear selector lever 243
Hard plastic trim items 244
Headlamps 242
Instrument cluster 243
Leather upholstery 244
Light alloy wheels 243
MB Tex upholstery 244
Ornamental moldings 242
Paintwork 241
Plastic and rubber parts 244
Power washer 241
Seat belts 244
Steering wheel 243
Tail lamps 242
Tar stains 241
Turn signals 242
Vehicle washing 242
Window cleaning 243
Wiper blades 243
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 308
Vehicle jack 272
Vehicle lighting Checking 225

354 IndexVehicle tool kit 272Alignment bolt 272
Spare fuses 272
Special fuse puller 272
Towing eye bolt 272
Vehicle jack 272
Wheel bolts 272
Wheel wrench 272
Vehicle washing 242
Ventilated storage compartment 148
Ventilation Storage compartment 148
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 308, 331
Voice control system* 331
Voice recognition system* Hands-free microphone 26
W
Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 62
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 307
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 240
Wear pattern (tires) 235
Weights 316 Wheel change
Tightening torque 291
Wheels Rotating 235
Tires and wheels 233
Window curtain airbags 61
Windows see Side windows
Windshield Defogging 145, 153
Refilling washer fluid 232
Replacing wiper blades 287
Washer fluid 232, 324
Washer system 324
Windshield washer fluid 324 Message in display 270
Mixing ratio 324
Refilling 232
Wiping with 49
Windshield washer system 324
Windshield wipers 48 Fast wiper speed 48
Replacing wiper blades 287
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 49 Winter driving 236
Block heater 237
Snow chains 237
Tires 236
Transmission program mode 136
Winter driving instructions 220
Winter tires 236
Wiper blades Cleaning 243
Installing 287
Removing 287
Removing insert 287
Replacing 287
Wiping And washing simultaneously 49
Interval 48
With windshield washer fluid 49
X
Xenon headlamps Bi-Xenon 327