trunk MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE 2004 Owner's Guide

354 Index
Safety systems 73
Through standing water 229
Driving abroad 230
Driving instructions 223
Driving off 225
Driving safety systems ABS 73
BAS 74
ESP 75
Driving systems 194 Cruise control 194
Driving safety systems 73
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 89 Activating 130
Interrupting movement 89, 130
Electrical fuses 317
Electrical system Technical data 327
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 23, 75, 342 Emergency call system* 206
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 209
Telephone* 184
With Tele Aid* 208
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 145
Emergency operations Closing sliding/pop-up roof 292
Locking the vehicle 289
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 292
Remote door unlock 213
Unlocking the vehicle 288
Emergency release Trunk lid 86
Emergency tensioning device see ETD 64, 342
Emission control 231
Emission control label 322
Ending A call (telephone) 135 Engine
Compartment 236
Message in display 260
Starting with automatic transmission 45
Starting with manual transmission 44
Starting with the key 45
Technical data 324
Turning off with the key 53
Engine cleaning 253
Engine compartment 236 Fuse box in 317
Hood 236
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23, 260
Engine number 342
Engine oil 237, 332 Adding 239
Additives 332
Checking level 237
Consumption 237
Display messages 275
Filler neck 240

356 IndexFront seat head restraintsInstalling 90
Manual seat 90
Power seat* 91
Removing 90
Front seats Heater 93
FSS (Flexible Service System) 249, 342
Fuel 234 Additives 334
Cruising range 335
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 335
Fuel reserve warning lamp 262
Gasoline additives 334
Premium unleaded gasoline 234, 331, 333
Requirements 333
Reserve warning 23
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334
Technical data 330
Fuel additives 334 Fuel consumption statistics
After start 133
Since last reset 133
Fuel filler flap 233 Locking 233
Opening 291
Unlocking 233
Fuel requirements 333
Fuel reserve tank Message in display 277
Fuel tank Capacity 331
Filler flap 233
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities 330
Functions (control system) 110, 113 Resetting 120
Fuse box 317
Fuse chart 317
Fuse extractor 318
Fuses 317 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 318
Fuse box in engine compartment 317
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 317
Fuse chart 317
Fuse extractor 318
G
Garage door opener 27, 214
Gasoline see Fuel 234 Gasoline additives 334
Gear range 342 Automatic transmission 141
Limiting 141
Shifting into optimal 140
Gear range limit Canceling 140
Gear selector lever 291 Cleaning 255
Position 142
Unlocking manually 291
Global Locking 83
Unlocking 83

360 Index
Night security illumination 100
Parking lamps 98
Rear fog lamp 101
Settings (control system) 125
Trunk 104
Limiting the gear range 141
Limp Home Mode 145
Loading 197 Instructions 199
Roof rack 197
Split rear bench seat 197
Locator lighting 100 Setting 126
Lock button 343
Lock buttons 343
Locking 52, 82 Fuel filler flap 233
Global, SmartKey 83
Vehicle in an emergency 289
Loss of keys 84 Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet 321
Low beam headlamps Messages in display 279
Replacing bulbs 293, 295
Lowering Vehicle 306
Lubricants Technical data 330
Luggage cover 197
M
Main dimensions 328
Maintenance 249 Vehicles with E85 fuel 335
Malfunction Displaying 118
Malfunction memory 117 Calling up 117
Manual headlamp mode 99
Manual operations Fuel filler flap 291 Interior lighting control 103
Locking the vehicle 289
Sliding/pop-up roof 292
Unlocking gear selector lever 291
Unlocking the driver’s door 288
Unlocking the trunk lid 289
Manual seat Adjusting 33
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting head restraint height 34
Adjusting head restraint tilt 34, 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Front seat head restraints 90
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 137 Shifting into reverse 138
Starting with 44
MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 256

361
Index
Mechanical key 288, 289
Memory function 95, 343
Recalling positions from memory 96
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking positions 97
Storing key dependent settings 96
Menus 110 AUDIO 114
Control system 343
In control system 112, 113
Malfunction memory 117
NAV 117
Settings menu 118
Standard display 114
Submenus 111
TEL* 134
Trip computer 132
Microphone Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 124 Mirrors
Adjusting 39
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 146
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Exterior rear view mirror parking positions 132
Interior rear view mirror 39
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 97
MON 234
MON (Motor Octane Number) 343
Mph or km/h in speedometer 124
Multifunction display 109, 343 Displaying gear range 141
Selecting language 124
Standard display 113
Multifunction display messages ABS 268
BAS 265
Battery 269
Brake fluid 270
Brake pads 270 Check engine 260
Check gas cap 277
Coolant 272
Coolant level 271
Cruise control 274
Display 274
Doors 274
Engine 260
Engine oil 276
ESP 266
Fuel reserve tank 277
Hood 277
Key 277
Lamps 277, 279–??
Parking brake 269
Steering column
not properly locked 282
Steering gear oil level 282
Tele Aid* 283
Telephone* 283
Trunk lid 283

362 Index
Washer fluid 283
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 110, 343 Buttons 110
N
Navigation system Operating 117
See separate COMAND* operating in-structions
Night security illumination 100 Setting 127
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 239
Consumption 237
Dipstick 237
Filler neck 240
Viscosity 342
Oil level Checking 235
One-touch gearshifting 140 Canceling gear range limit 140
Downshifting 140
Upshifting 140
Opening Ashtray 203
Doors from the inside 85
Fuel filler flap 233
Fuel filler flap manually 291
Glove box 200
Hood 236
power window with SmartKey 188
Roller sunblind for the sliding/pop-up roof 189 Side windows 187
Sliding/pop-up roof 190, 292
Sliding/pop-up roof in an
emergency 292
Sliding/pop-up roof with SmartKey 192
Trunk 85
Windows 186, 187
Windows with SmartKey 188
Operating Audio system 159
Cassette player 116
CD player 116
COMAND* see separate operating in-structions
Navigation system 117
Radio 115
Radio transmitters 230
Telephone* 134, 159, 179
Operating safety Audio system 159
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 253

371
Index
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 235, 245
Tire speed rating 228, 345
Tire traction 227
Tires 244, 325 Collapsible 342
Consumer information 339
Direction of rotation 245
Driving instructions 226
Retreads 244
Rims and tires 325
Service life 245
Temperature 246
Temperature grades 340
Tread depth 247
Wear pattern 246
Winter 247
Tools 285
Tow-away alarm 25, 79 Arming 79
Disarming 79
Disarming for transport 79
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) Installing 316
Towing the vehicle 313
Tracking services For stolen vehicle 214
Traction 144, 339, 345
Transmission see Automatic transmission 241
Tread depth (tires) 247
Treadwear 339
Trim panel Opening 318
Trip computer 132
Trip odometer Resetting 107
Trunk Auxiliary fuse box 318
Lighting 104 Opening 85
Trunk lid Closing 86
Emergency release 86
Message in display 283
Turn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 293, 294
Turn signals 48 Additional in mirrors 293
Cleaning lenses 253
Front bulbs 293, 295, 297
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 294, 299
Turning off Engine 53
U
Units Setting speedometer units 124
Setting temperature units 123
Unlocking 30, 82

372 Index
Driver’s door in an emergency 288
Fuel filler flap 233
Gear selector lever manually 291
Global 83
In an emergency 288
Individual settings 83
Trunk lid in an emergency 289
Vehicle in an emergency 213
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals Tele Aid* 212
Uphill driving Cruise control 195
Upholstery Cleaning 256
Upshifting 140
Useful features 200 Ashtrays 203
Cigarette lighter 204
Interior storage spaces 200 Tele Aid* 206
Telephone* 205
V
Vehicle Individual settings 118, 121
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 289
Lowering 306
Performance in cold weather 335
Performance in hot weather 335
Service battery 307
Towing 313
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 288
With flexible fuel 334
Vehicle battery 307
Vehicle care 251 Cup holder 255
Engine cleaning 253
Gear selector lever 255 Hard plastic trim items 255
Headlamps 253
Instrument cluster 255
Leather upholstery 256
Light alloy wheels 254
MB Tex upholstery 256
Ornamental moldings 253
Paintwork 252
Plastic and rubber parts 256
Power washer 252
Seat belts 255
side markers 253
Steering wheel 255
Tail lamps 253
Tar stains 252
Turn signals 253
Upholstery 256
Vehicle washing 253
Window cleaning 254
Wiper blades 254