reset MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE 2003 Owner's Manual

238 OperationMaintenance
MaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have
your vehicle serviced by your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with
the Service Booklet at the times called for
by the FSS (F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem).
Failure to have the vehicle maintained in
accordance with the Service Booklet at the
designated times /mileage called for by
the FSS may result in vehicle damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
FSS will notify you when your next service
is due.
Approximately one month before your next
service is due, one of the following mes-
sages will appear in the multifunction dis-
play while you are driving or when you
switch on the ignition (example service A):
SERVICE A - IN xx DAYS
SERVICE A - IN xx MILES (KM)
SERVICE A - DUE NOW
The type of service due is indicated in the
multifunction display field:9
Minor service (A)
´
Major service (B)
Clearing the service indicator
The service indicator is automatically
cleared

after 10 seconds when you switch on
the ignition or when reaching the ser-
vice threshold while driving.


after 30 seconds, once the suggested
service term had passed.
You can also clear it yourself by pressing
the reset knob on the instrument cluster
(
page 22).
Service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested ser-
vice term a signal sounds every time when
you switch on the ignition and you will see
the following message in the multifunction
display:SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY xx DAYS
SERVICE A EXCEEDED BY xx MILES (KM)
iThe interval between services depends
on your driving habits. A gentle driving
style, moderate engine speeds and the
avoidance of short distance trips will
lengthen the interval between services.

239
Operation
Maintenance
The Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the
service indicator following a completed
service.Calling up the service indicator
Switch ignition on.
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 105).

Press button
k
or
j
on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until the FSS
indicator appears in the multifunction
display.
Resetting the service indicator
In the event that the service on your vehi-
cle is not carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, you can reset the
service indicator yourself.
Switch ignition on.
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 105).

Press button
k
or
j
on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until the FSS
indicator appears in the display.

Press the reset knob for about four
seconds.
This message appears in the display:DO YOU WANT TO RESET SERVICE INTER-
VAL? CONFIRM BY PRESSING RESET (R)
BUTTON

To confirm, hold down the reset knob
for about four seconds.
The service indicator now displays the
reset interval.
iIf the battery is disconnected, the days
of disconnection will not be included in
the count shown by the service indica-
tor. To arrive at the true service dead-
line, you will need to subtract these
days from the days shown in the ser-
vice indicator.
Do not confuse the service indicator
with the engine oil level indicator
:
.
iIf the service indicator was inadvertent-
ly reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center
correct it.
Only reset if the proper service has
been performed. Resetting the system
without performing the proper service
as called for by the FSS will cause the
FSS to incorrectly determine the next
service interval which will result in en-
gine damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

252 Practical hintsWhat to do if …Messages in the display
The control system shows warning and
malfunction messages in the multifunction
display.
Certain warning and malfunction messag-
es are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in
this Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the malfunction memory menu in
the control system (
page 112) displays
both cleared and uncleared messages.
High-priority messages appear in the mul-
tifunction display with a red background.
Cetrain messages of high priority cannot
be cleared from the multifunction display
using the reset knob (page 22).
Other messages of high priority and mes-
sages of less immediate priority (regular
display colors) can be cleared from the
multifunction display using the reset knob
and are then stored in the malfunction
message memory (
page 112). On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of all the messages that may
appear in the display.
Warning!
G
All categories of messages contain impor-
tant information which should be taken note
of and, where a malfunction is indicated, ad-
dressed as soon as possible at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair condition noted may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or result in property dam-
age or personal injury.Warning!
G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction dis-
play is inoperative.
Contact your nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
iTurning the key in starter switch to
position
2 causes all lamps as well as
the multifunction display to come on.
Ensure that they are all in working or-
der before starting your journey.

340 IndexFlexible Service System (FSS) 238, 328
Fog lamp, rear 98, 281
Fog lampsReplacing bulbs 280
Fog lamps, front Messages in display 266
Replacing bulbs 281
Switching on 98
Front airbags 61
Front lamps Bi-Xenon type 283
Halogen-type 282
Messages in display 264–267
Replacing bulbs 280, 282
Switching on 96
Front seat backrest Folding backrest back 36
Folding backrest forward 35
Front seat head restraints Installing 90
Manual seat 90
Power seat* 90
Removing 90
Front seats Heater 91
FSS (Flexible Service System) 238, 328 Fuel 225
Additives 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 250
Gasoline additives 321
Premium unleaded gasoline 225, 318, 320
Requirements 320
Reserve warning 23
Technical data 317
Fuel additives 321
Fuel consumption statistics After start 125
Since last reset 125
Fuel filler flap 224 Locking 224
Opening 277
Unlocking 224
Fuel requirements 320
Fuel reserve tank Message in display 263
Fuel tank Capacity 318
Filler flap 224
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities 317 Functions (control system) 106, 109
Resetting 115
Fuse box 303
Fuse chart 303
Fuse extractor 304
Fuses 303 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 304
Fuse box in engine compartment 303
Fuse box in passenger compartment 303
Fuse chart 303
Fuse extractor 304
G
Garage door opener 26, 209 Erasing in remote control 212
Integrated remote control 210
Rolling code programming 211
Gasoline see Fuel 225 Gasoline additives 321
Gear range 328 Automatic transmission 134
Limiting 134
Shifting into optimal 133
Gear range limit
Canceling 133

348 Index
Rear turn signal bulbs 285
Side marker lamp bulbs 285
Standing lamp bulbs 283, 284
Wiper blades 287
Reset knob in the instrument cluster 114
Resetting All functions (control system) 114
All functions of a submenu 115
Fuel consumption 125
Service indicator (FSS) 239
Trip odometer 103
Residual heat utilization 158, 330
Residual ventilation 158
REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 330
Restraint system see Infant and child re- straint systems 65, 69
Reverse (manual transmission) Shifting into 131
Rims 311
Roadside assistance Tele Aid* 204
Rolling code programming 211
RON 225
RON (Research Octane Number) 330
Roof rack 192
Rotating wheels 235 Rubber parts
Cleaning 244
S
Safety Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts 41
Safety systems Driving 73
Saving current speed 190
Searching Radio station 111
Seat belt force limiter 64
Seat belt outlet height adjustment 43
Seat belts 62 Cleaning 244
Fastening 41
Height adjustment 43
Proper use of 43, 63
Safety guidelines 60
Warning lamp 250
Seat heater* Switching off 92
Switching on 92
Seats 89
Adjusting 32
Easy entry/exit feature 89 Heater 91
Manual 33
Rapid seat heating 92
Split rear bench seat 192
Selecting Display 118
Selector lever 23 Lock 45
Position (automatic transmission) 23, 132
Self-test BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation sys-
tem 68
Tele Aid* 202
Service Calling up the service indicator 239
Major service (Service B) 238
Minor service (Service A) 238
Overdue 238
Spare parts 306
Types 238
When due 238
Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 307

349
Index
Service indicator 238
Calling up 239
Clearing 238, 239
Service life (tires) 234
Service System see FSS 238
Setting Convenience functions 115, 123
Cruise control 190
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-tion 95
Higher speed in cruise control 191
Hours (clock) 116
Individual vehicle settings 114
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 121
Key dependent memory 124
Lamps and lighting (control system) 119
Language, multifunction display 118
Locator lighting 120
Lower speed in cruise control 191
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 117
Minutes (clock) 116
Night security illumination 120
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 124 Slower speed in cruise control 191
Speed in cruise control 191
Speedometer display mode 117
Station selection mode 122
Temperature (interior) 145, 152
Temperature indicator 117
Time display mode (Clock) 117
Units
Speedometer 117
Temperature 117
Settings Convenience functions 123
Factory, SmartKey 83
Individual (SmartKey) 124
Lighting (control system) 119
Menus and submenus 107
Resetting all (control system) 114
Resetting in the submenu 115
Selective 83
Settings menu Functions in 114
Individual vehicle settings 114
Submenus 114
Shift lock 330 Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 135
Gearshift lever 130
Into optimal gear range (automatic transmission) 133
Into reverse (manual transmission) 131
Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps Replacing bulbs 280, 281, 285
Side windows Automatic opening 183
Cleaning 243
Closing 182, 183
Closing with SmartKey 183
Opening 182, 183
Opening fully 183
Opening with SmartKey 183
Stopping 183
Signal strength (telephone*) 127
Simultaneous wiping and washing Windshield wipers 49
Single wipe 49
Sliding/pop-up roof 185 Closing 186, 278
Closing with SmartKey 187
Opening 186, 278

351
Index
Resetting functions in
Control system 115
Selecting 114
Settings menu 114
Vehicle 122
Sun visors 141
Sunshades for the sliding/pop-up roof Closing 185
Opening 185
Stopping 185
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 331
Switching off Audio system 162
Automatic central locking (control system) 122
Delayed (exterior lamps) 120
Engine 52
ESP 76
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 52
Seat heating 92
Switching on Audio system 162
Automatic central locking (control system) 122
ESP 77 Front fog lamps 98
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 47
High beams 99
Rapid seat heating 92
Rear fog lamp 98
Seat heating* 92
Windshield wipers 48
Synchronizing Sliding/pop-up roof 188, 279
T
Tachometer 23, 103 Displaying gear range 134
Overspeed range 103
Tail lamps Cleaning 242
Replacing bulbs 281, 285
Tailgate Message in display 269
Tar stains 241
Technical data 319 Brake fluid 319
Coolant 317
Coolants 321
Electrical system 314
Engine 310 Engine oil 319
Engine oil additives 319
Fuel requirements 320
Fuels 317
Gasoline additives 321
Lubricants 317
Main dimensions 315
Premium unleaded gasoline 320
Rims and tires 311
Weights 316
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 318, 324
Tele Aid Information 206
Initiating an emergency call manually 204
Messages in display 269
Roadside assistance 204
Tele Aid System 201
Tele Aid System 331
Tele Aid* 201 Emergency calls 202
Remote door unlock 208
Stolen vehicle tracking services 209
System self-check 202
Upgrade signals 207

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