interior MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE 2004 User Guide

121
Controls in detail
Control system
The table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus. De-
tailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following
pages.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTING
VEHICLE
CONVENIENCE
Set time (hours)
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
Set station selection mode
(radio)
Activate easy-entry/exit feature
Set time (minutes)
Set locator lighting
Set automatic locking
Set key-dependency
Select time display mode
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
Set parking position for exterior
rear view mirror
Select temperature display
mode
Interior lighting delayed shut-off
Select speedometer display
modeSelect languageSelect display (speed display or
outside temperature)

125
Controls in detail
Control system
Selecting display (speed display or out-
side temperature)
Move the selection marker with
the
æ orç button to the
IN-
STRUMENT CLUSTER
submenu.

Press button j ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
SELECT DISPLAY
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ orç to select the dis-
play permanently shown in the multi-
function display. Lighting submenu
Access the
LIGHTING
submenu via the
SET-
TINGS
menu. Use the
LIGHTING
submenu
to change the lamp and lighting settings on
your vehicle. The following functions are
available: Setting daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)

Move the selection marker with
the
æ orç button to the
LIGHT-
ING
submenu.

Press button j ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLIGHT MODE
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ orç to select manual
or daytime running lamp (constant)
mode. This function is not available in
countries where daytime running
lamps are mandatory.
Function
Page
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
125
Set locator lighting
126
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
127
Interior lighting delayed shut-off
128


128 Controls in detailControl systemInterior lighting delayed shut-off
Use this function to set whether and for
how long you would like the interior light-
ing to remain lit during darkness after the
SmartKey is removed from the starter
switch.
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
LIGHT-
ING
submenu.

Press button j ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
INT. LIGHTING DELAYED SHUT-
OFF. The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press
æ orç to select the de-
sired lamp-on time period. You can se-
lect:

0 s
, the delayed shut-off feature is
deactivated


5 s,
10 s
, 15 s
or
20 s
, the delayed
shut-off feature is activated Vehicle submenu
Access the
VEHICLE
submenu via the
SETTINGS
menu. Use the
VEHICLE
submenu
to make general vehicle settings. The
following functions are available:
Setting station selection mode
Use the
PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE
function to select the manual or memory
station selection mode for the radio
(page 115).

Move the selection marker with
the æ orç button to the VEHICLE
submenu.
Function
Page
Set station selection mode
(radio)
128
Set automatic locking
129

146 Controls in detailGood visibility
Good visibilityInformation on the windshield wipers
(page 49) and for setting the rear view
mirrors (
page 39) is found in the “Get-
ting started” section.
Rear view mirrors
Interior rear view mirror, antiglare posi-
tion
1 Lever
Tilt the mirror to the antiglare night posi-
tion using lever 1. Automatic antiglare rear view mirrors*
The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side and
the interior rear view mirror will respond
automatically to glare when


the ignition is switched on
and


incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view mir-
ror.
The rear view mirror will not react if


reverse gear is engaged


the interior lighting is turned on.
Warning!
G
The automatic antiglare function does not
react if incoming light is not aimed directly
at sensors in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not
react, for example, when transporting cargo
which covers the rear window.
Glare can endanger you and others.Warning!
G
In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte
may escape from the mirror housing if the
mirror glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-
low the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.

152 Controls in detailClimate controlThe climate control is operational whenev-
er the engine is running. You can operate
the climate control system in either the au-
tomatic or manual mode. The system cools
or heats the interior depending on the se-
lected interior temperature and the cur-
rent outside temperature.Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and
odors are filtered out before outside air en-
ters the passenger compartment through
the air distribution system.
The air conditioning will not engage (no
cooling) if the
AC
OFF
mode is selected
(
page 156).
Warning!
G
When operating the climate control, the air
that enters the passenger compartment
through the air vents in the footwell can be
very hot or very cold (depending on the set
temperature). This may case burns or frost-
bite on unprotected skin in the immediate
area of the air vents. Always keep sufficient
distance between unprotected parts of the
body and the footwell air vents. If necessary,
change the air flow using the air distribution
controls to direct the air away from the foot-
well air vents (
page 153).
Warning!
G
Follow the recommended settings for heat-
ing and cooling given on the following pag-
es. Otherwise the windows could fog up,
impairing visibility and endangering you and
others.
iSevere conditions (e.g. strong air pollu-
tion) may require replacement of the fil-
ter before its scheduled interval. A
clogged filter will reduce the air volume
to the interior.
If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate
the interior before driving off.
Keep the air intake grille in front of the
windshield free of snow and debris.

153
Controls in detail
Climate control
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls
2 and 3 to
separately adjust the air temperature on
each side of the passenger compartment.
You should raise or lower the temperature
setting in small increments, preferably
starting at 72°F (22°C).
Increasing
Turn the temperature control 2 or 3
slightly to the right.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature. Decreasing

Turn the temperature control
2 or 3
slightly to the left.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Adjusting air distribution and volume
Use the air distribution control 4
(page 151) to adjust the air distribution.
The following symbols are found on the
controls: Use the air volume control
1 to adjust the
air volume. You can select between six air
volume speeds.
Adjusting manually

Press the U button.
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.

Select any of the six air volume speeds
using the air volume control 1
(page 151) and the air distribution.
Adjusting automatically

Press the U button.
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on. The air distribution and vol-
ume is adjusted automatically.
Windshield fogged on the outside

Switch the windshield wipers on.

Switch to manual mode.

Turn the air distribution control
to a orY .
iWhen operating the climate control
system in automatic mode, you will
only rarely need to adjust the tempera-
ture, air volume and air distribution.
Symbol
Function
a
Directs air through the cen-
ter, side and rear passen-
ger compartment air vents
Z
Directs air to the windows
X
Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
Y
Directs air to the footwells

156 Controls in detailClimate controlAir conditioning
The air conditioning is operational while
the engine is running and cools the interior
air to the temperature set by the operator.Activating
Moist air can fog up the windows. You can
dehumidify the air with the air condition-
ing.

Press
± again (
page 151).
The indicator lamp on the button ±
goes out.
The air conditioning system uses the refrig-
erant R134a. This refrigerant is free of
CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer.
Deactivating
It is possible to deactivate the air condi-
tioning (cooling) function of the climate
control system. The air in the vehicle will
then no longer be cooled or dehumidified.

Press button ± (
page 151).
The indicator lamp on the button ±
comes on.
iCondensation may drip out from under-
neath the vehicle. This is normal and
not an indication of a malfunction.
!If the air conditioning cannot be turned
on again, this indicates that the air con-
ditioning system is losing refrigerant.
The compressor has turned itself off.
Have the air conditioning system
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

199
Controls in detail
Loading
Loading instructions
The total load weight including vehicle oc-
cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex-
ceed the vehicle capacity weight indicated
on the certification tag which can be found
on the left door pillar.
The handling characteristics of a fully load-
ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis-
tribution. It is therefore recommended to
load the vehicle according to the illustra-
tions shown, with the heaviest items being
placed towards the front of the vehicle.
Always place items being carried against
front or rear seat backrests, and fasten
them as securely as possible.
The heaviest portion of the cargo should al-
ways be kept as low as possible since it in-
fluences the handling characteristics of
the vehicle.
Warning!
G
Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle and can cause in-
jury to vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car-
go in the trunk if possible. Do not pile lug-
gage or cargo higher than the seat backs.
Do not place anything on the rear-window
shelf.
Never drive vehicle with trunk lid open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in uncon-
sciousness and death.

200 Controls in detailUseful features
Useful featuresInterior storage spaces Glove box
1 Glove box
2 Glove box lid release
Opening the glove box

Pull lid release 2.
The glove box lid opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push lid up to close. Locking the glove box

Insert mechanical key into the glove
box lock and turn it to position
4.
Unlocking the glove box

Turn mechanical key in the glove box
lock to position 3.
Warning!
G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
g a g e o r c a r g o i n t h e t r u n k i f p o s s i b l e . D o n o t
pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backs. Do not place anything on the luggage
cover below the rear window.
Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.
iPrior to closing the glove box, close the
compartment for glasses first.

214 Controls in detailUseful featuresStolen vehicle tracking services
In the event your vehicle was stolen:
Report the incident to the police.
The police will issue a numbered inci-
dent report.

Pass this number on to the
Mercedes-Benz Response Center along
with your password issued to you when
you subscribed to the service.
The Response Center will then attempt
to covertly contact the vehicle’s
Tele Aid system. Once the vehicle is lo-
cated, the Response Center will con-
tact the local law enforcement and you.
The vehicle’s location will only be pro-
vided to law enforcement.
Garage door opener
The built-in remote control is capable of
operating up to three separately controlled
devices, for example garage door openers,
gate openers, or other devices compatible
with HomeLink
® or some other systems.
You can program the signal transmitter
buttons.
Remote control integrated into the interior
rear view mirror1 Indicator lamp
2 3 4 Signal transmitter button
5 Hand-held transmitter button
6 Hand-held remote control trans-
mitter (not part of the vehicle
equipment)