MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE 2003 Owners Manual

341
Index
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 243
Position 135
Global Locking 83
Unlocking 83
Global Positioning System (GPS) 329
Glove box 21, 195 Closing 195
Opening 195
Good visibility 138
GPS 329
GPS see COMAND* 207
H
Halogen-type Front lamp bulbs 282
Hand-held transmitter Programming integrated remote control 210
Hands-free microphone 26
Hard plastic trim items Cleaning 244
Hazard warning flasher 99 Switching off 99
Switching on 99 Head restraints 90
Manual seats 33
Power seats* 35
Rear seats 36
Headlamp cleaning system 232
Headlamps Automatic control 97
Bi-Xenon 327
Bi-Xenon type*Replacing bulbs 283
Cleaning 242
Cleaning system 140, 232
Halogen-type Replacing bulbs 282
Refilling washer fluid 232
Switching off 52
Switching on 47
Washer fluid 324
Washer system 324
Headliner Cleaning 244
Heated seats 91
Height adjustment Head restraints 33, 35, 37
Seat belts 43
Steering wheel 37 High beam flasher 48, 99
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 265
Replacing bulbs 280, 282
Switching on 99
High beam headlamps xenon type Replacing bulbs 283
High mounted brake lamp 281
Hood 226 Closing 227
Message in display 263
Opening 226
Hydroplaning see Aquaplaning 219
I
Identification labels 308 Certification label 308
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 308
Ignition 31 Switching on 45
Immobilizer 78 Activating 78
Deactivating 78
Infant and child restraint systems 65
Installing 69
LATCH child seat mounts 70

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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Index
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 247
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 83
Brakes 249
CHECK ENGINE 250
Coolant 257
Engine diagnostics 250
ESP 246
Fuel reserve 250
Instrument cluster 246–250
Seat belts 250
Service indicator 238
SRS 57
Turn signals 23
Language Multifunction display 118
Setting 118
LATCH child seat mounts 70 Folding back 70
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 309
Leather upholstery Cleaning 244
License plate lamps Messages in display 266
Replacing bulbs 281, 286 Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 243
Technical data 311
Light sensor 263
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 199
Lighting 96 Automatic headlamp mode 97
Combination switch 99
Daytime running lamp mode 98
Exterior lamp switch 96
Front fog lamps 98
High beam flasher 99
High beams 99
Instrument cluster illumination 102
Interior 100
Locator lighting 98
Low beam 96
Manual headlamp mode 97
Night security illumination 98
Parking lamps 96
Rear fog lamp 98
Settings (control system) 119
Trunk 101
Limiting the gear range 134
Limp Home Mode 137 Loading 192
Instructions 194
Roof rack 192
Split rear bench seat 192
Locator lighting 98 Setting 120
Lock button 329
Lock buttons 329
Locking 51, 82 Fuel filler flap 224
Global, SmartKey 83
Vehicle in an emergency 275
Loss of keys 84
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 307
Low beam headlamps Messages in display 264
Replacing bulbs 280, 282
Lowering Vehicle 291
Lubricants Technical data 317
Luggage cover 192
M
Main dimensions 315
Maintenance 238

344 IndexMalfunctionDisplaying 113
Malfunction memory 112 Calling up 112
Manual headlamp mode 97
Manual operations Fuel filler flap 277
Interior lighting control 100
Locking the vehicle 275
Sliding/pop-up roof 278
Unlocking the driver’s door 274
Unlocking the trunk lid 275
Unlocking transmission selector lever 277
Manual seat Adjusting 33
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting head restraint height 33
Adjusting head restraint tilt 34
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Front seat head restraints 90
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 130 Shifting into reverse 131
Starting with 44 MAXCOOL maximum cooling 154
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 244
Mechanical key 274, 275
Memory function 93, 329 Recalling positions from memory 94
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-ing positions 95
Storing key dependent settings 94
Menus 106 AUDIO 110
Control system 329
In control system 108, 109
Malfunction memory 112
NAV 112
Settings menu 114
Standard display 110
Submenus 107
TEL* 126
Trip computer 125
Microphone Hands-free microphone 26
Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 117 Mirrors
Adjusting 39
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 138
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi- tions 124
Inside rear view mirror 39
Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position 95
MON 225
MON (Motor Octane Number) 329
Mph or km/h in speedometer 117
Multifunction display 105, 329 Selecting language 118
Standard display 109
Multifunction display messages ABS 253
BAS 254
Battery 270
Brake fluid 256
Brake pads 256
Check engine 250
Coolant 258
Coolant level 257
Display 270

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Index
Doors 260
Engine 250
Engine oil level 262
ESP 260
Fuel reserve tank 263
Hood 263
Key 263
Lamps 264–267
Parking brake 267
Power steering fluid 268
Steering wheel adjust 268
Tailgate 269
Tele Aid 269
Telephone* 269
Washer fluid 270
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 106, 329 Buttons 106
N
Navigation system Operating 112
See separate COMAND* operating in-structions
Night security illumination 98 Setting 120 O
Occupant safety 56
Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 65
Fastening the seat belt 41
Infant and child restraint systems 65
LATCH child seat mounts 70
Seat belts 41, 60
Odometer, main 23
Oil Adding 228
Checking level 227
Consumption 227
Dipstick 227
Filler neck 228
Viscosity 328
Oil level Checking 225
One-touch gearshifting 133 Canceling gear range limit 133
Downshifting 133
Upshifting 133
Opening Ashtray 198
Doors from the inside 85 Fuel filler flap 224
Fuel filler flap manually 277
Glove box 195
Hood 226
Side windows 183
Sliding/pop-up roof 186, 278
Sliding/pop-up roof in an emergency
278
Sliding/pop-up roof with SmartKey 187
Sunshades for the sliding/pop-up roof 185
Trunk lid 85
Windows 182
Windows with SmartKey 183
Operating Audio system 159
Cassette player 112
CD player 111
COMAND* see separate operating instructions
Garage door opener 212
Integrated remote control 212
Navigation system 112
Radio 111
Radio transmitters 222

346 Index
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

347
Index
Problems
While driving 50
Program mode selector switch 330 Automatic transmission 136
Q
Quick search Phone book* 128
R
Radio Selecting stations 111
Station search 111
Station selection setting 122
Radio mode 165
Radio see Radio mode
Radio transmitters, control and operation 222
Range (distance to empty) Calling up 126
Rapid seat heating Switching on 92
Reading lamp 26
Rear bench seat Foldable 192 Rear fog lamp 281
Bulb 281
Switching on 98
Rear lamp bulbs Replacing 285
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air outlets 149, 158
Rear seat head restraints 91 Adjusting 36
Folding back 37
Installing 91
Placing upright 37
Removing 91
Rear seats Adjusting head restraint height 37
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 138
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 147, 156 Activating 147, 156
Deactivating 147, 156
Reconnecting Vehicle battery 295
Refrigerant Air conditioner 319
Regular checks 225 Reinstalling vehicle battery 295
Remote controls
Integrated 210
SmartKey 82
Remote door unlock With Tele Aid* 208
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 330
Removing Vehicle battery 295
Wheel 290
Wiper blade insert 287
Wiper blades 287
Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 285
Brake lamp bulbs 285
Bulbs 280
Front lamp bulbs 282
Front turn signal bulbs 282, 283
High beam bulbs 282
High beam bulbs (xenon-type head-lamps) 283
License plate lamp bulbs 286
Low beam bulbs 282
Parking lamp bulbs 283, 284
Rear fog lamp bulbs 285
Rear lamp bulbs 281, 285

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

350 Index
Opening with SmartKey 187
Stopping 186
Synchronizing 188, 279
SmartKey Changing battery 276
Locking and unlocking 82
Opening and closing the slid-ing/pop-up roof with 187
Opening and closing windows with 183
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 237
Soft keys Audio system 162
Spare parts service 306
Spare tire Inflating 292
Spare wheel* 271 Bolts 273
Mounting 288
Speed Saving current 190
Speed settings Cruise control 191
Speedometer 23 Settings units 117 Speedometer display mode
Selecting 117
Split rear bench seat 192
SRS 63, 331 Indicator lamp 248
Standing lamps 96 Replacing bulbs 280, 281, 283, 284
Standing water Driving instructions 221
Starter switch 21, 31 Positions 31
Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 44
Station (radio) Search 111
Station selection Setting 122
Steering column Height adjustment 38, 39
Length adjustment 38, 39
Steering wheel Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 243
Electrical adjustment 38 Height adjustment 39
Manual adjustment 38
Steering wheel adjust Message in display 268
Stolen vehicle Tracking services 209
Stopping Sliding/pop-up roof 186
Sunshades for the sliding/pop-up roof 185
Windows 183
Storage compartments Armrest 196
Glove box 195
Ventilated compartments 148
Storage spaces Cup holder 196
Storing (Memory function*) Positions into memory 94
Submenus Convenience 123
For settings 107
In control system 109
Instrument cluster 116
Lighting 119