warning MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE 2005 Owners Manual

452 IndexFSS see Flexible Service System (Canada vehicles)
Fuel 289 Additives 430
Cruising range 432
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 432
Fuel reserve warning lamp 344
Gasoline additives 430
Premium unleaded gasoline 289, 427, 429
Requirements 429
Reserve warning 25
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 431
Technical data 426
Fuel additives 430
Fuel cap Message in display 365
Fuel consumption statistics After start 151
Since last reset 151
Fuel filler flap 288 Locking 288
Opening in an emergency 379
Unlocking 288 Fuel tank
Capacity 427
Filler flap 288
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities 426
Functions (control system) 124, 127 Resetting 135
Fuse box 411 In trunk 412
Fuse chart 410
Fuse extractor 410, 412
Fuses 410 Aid for changing 410
Fuse box in engine compartment 411
Fuse box in passenger compartment 411
Fuse box in trunk 412
Fuse chart 410
Fuse extractor 410, 412 G
Garage door opener* 29, 269
Gasoline
Gasoline additives 430
Gasoline see Fuel 289
GAWR 323
Gear range 438 Automatic transmission* 161
Limiting 161
Shifting into optimal 161
Gear range limit Canceling 161
Gear selector lever 25, 159 Cleaning 337
Position (Automatic transmission*) 25, 159, 162
Global Locking 92
Unlocking 92
Global Positioning System (GPS) 439
Glove box 23, 254 Closing 254
Opening 254
Good visibility 167
GPS 439
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR

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Index
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 324
GVWR 324
H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 386
Hands-free microphone* 29
Hard plastic trim items Cleaning 337
Hazard warning flasher 116 Switching off 116
Switching on 116
Head restraints Front seats 37, 102Manual seat 102
Power seat* 103
Manual seat 37, 102
Power seat* 38, 102
Rear seats 103
Headlamp cleaning fluid Checking 290
Headlamp cleaning system* Refilling 299 Headlamps
Automatic control 111
Bi-Xenon* 437
Bi-Xenon* typeReplacing bulbs 388
Cleaning system* 167
Halogen-type Replacing bulbs 386
Refilling washer fluid 299
Switching off 57
Switching on 51
Washer fluid* 435
Washer system* 435
Headliner Cleaning 337
Heated seats* 106
Height adjustment Head restraints 37, 38
Rear seat head restraints 103
Seat belts 46
High beam flasher 114
High beam headlamps Messages in display 367
Replacing bulbs 385, 387Bi-Xenon-type 389
Switching on 114 High mounted brake lamp 385
Hood 291
Closing 292
Message in display 365
Opening 291
Hydroplaning see Aquaplaning 281
I
Identification labels 416
Ignition 33 Switching on 48, 49
Immobilizer 86 Activating 86
Deactivating 86
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems 70 Installing 77
LATCH child seat anchors 78
Inflating Spare tire 398
Information Button for Tele Aid* 266
Installing Infant and child restraint systems 77
Towing eye bolt 409
Wiper blades 393

454 IndexInstrument cluster 24, 119, 439Cleaning 337
Coolant temperature display 120
Illumination 119
Lamps in 343–344
Multifunction display 123
Outside temperature indicator 121
Selecting language 138
Instrument lighting 119
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 117 Activating automatic control 117
Deactivating automatic control 117
Delayed shut-off (Control system) 147
Manual operation 118
Interior rear view mirror Adjusting 42
Antiglare (manual) 167
Interior storage spaces Armrest 255
Cup holders 256
Intermittent wiping 54 J
Jack 373
Jump starting 404
K
Key dependency memory
Settings 149
Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 377
Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 92
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 92
Global locking 92
Global unlocking 92
Loss of 94
Messages in display 365
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 90
Restoring to factory setting 93
Selective setting 92
Starting the engine 48, 49
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 165, 439
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 137
Kilopascal 324
Km/h or mph in speedometer 137 L
Labels, identification 416
Lamp bulbs, exterior 384
Lamps, exterior
Front 385
Light sensor 367
Messages in display 366–370
Rear 385
Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 340
Air bag Off 66
Battery (SmartKey) 92
Brake 25
Brakes 341
CHECK ENGINE 342
Engine diagnostics 342, 344
ESP 343
Fuel reserve 344
Instrument cluster 343–344
Low beam 25
Seat belts 344
Service indicator 330
SRS 61, 344
Language Multifunction display 138
Setting 138

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Index
Resetting
All functions (control system) 133
All functions of a submenu 135
Fuel consumption 152
Maintenance service indicator 332
Trip odometer 121
Residual heat utilization 193
Residual ventilation 193
Restraint system Message in display 356
Restraint system see Infant and child re- straint systems
Restraint systems 440
Reverse (manual transmission) Shifting into 158
Rim 325
Rims 419
Roller sunblinds* Closing 241
Opening 241
RON 289
RON (Research Octane Number) 440
Roof rack* 250
Rubber parts Cleaning 338 S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety systems Driving 81
Satellite radio Additional text information 212
General information 208
Manual channel input 210
Storing of station 212
Seat belt Force limiter 69
Seat belt force limiter 69
Seat belt outlet height adjustment 46
Seat belts 66 Cleaning 337
Fastening 44
Height adjustment 46
Proper use of 47, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 344
Seat heating* Switching off 106
Switching on 106
Seating capacity 305 Seats 100
Adjusting 35
Easy entry/exit feature* 100
Heating* 106
Manual 36
Rear seat head restraints 105
Split rear bench seat 250
Securing cargo Cargo tie-down rings 253
Selecting Display for status indicator 138
Station (satellite radio) 210
Selector lever Lock 49
Selector lever see gear selector lever
Self-test OCS 77
Tele Aid* 262
Service Major service (Service B) 330
Minor service (Service A) 330
Parts 414
When due 330
Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 415
Service indicator 330

464 IndexStoring tires 302
SubmenusConvenience 148
For settings 125
In control system 127
Instrument cluster 137, 139
Lighting 144
Resetting functions in Control system 135
Selecting 134
Settings menu 134
Time/Date 139
Vehicle 148
Sun visors 169
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 431
Switching off Audio system 198
Automatic central locking (control system) 148
Cornering fog lamps* 115
Delayed (exterior lamps) 146
Engine 58
ESP 84
Hazard warning flasher 116 Headlamps 57
Seat heating* 106
Switching on Audio system 198
Automatic central locking (control system) 148
Cornering fog lamps* 115
ESP 85
Front fog lamps 113
Hazard warning flasher 116
Headlamps 51
High beams 114
Rear fog lamp 113
Seat heating* 106
Windshield wipers 53
Synchronizing Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 246
Power windows 240
T
Tachometer 25, 121 Displaying gear range 161
Overspeed range 121
Tail lamps
Cleaning 335
Replacing bulbs 385, 390 Tar stains 334
Technical data
Air conditioner refrigerant 428
Brake fluid 428
Coolant 426
Coolants 432
Electrical system 423
Engine 418
Engine oil 428
Engine oil additives 428
Flexible fuel vehicles 431
Fuel requirements 429
Fuels 426
Gasoline additives 430
Lubricants 426
Main dimensions 424
Premium unleaded gasoline 429
Rims and tires 419
Weights 425
Windshield and headlamp* washer system 427, 435
Windshield washer system 427
Tele Aid System* 261, 441

468 IndexW
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning
Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 66
Parking brake 50
Warranty coverage 415
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 333
Wear pattern (tires) 326
Weights 425
Wheel bolts Tighten 400
Wheels Collapsible wheel chock 375
Tires and wheels 300
Window curtain air bags 66
Windows see Side windows
Windshield Defogging 187 Climate control 176
Refilling washer fluid 299
Replacing wiper blades 393
Washer fluid 299, 435
Washer system 435 Windshield washer fluid 435
Checking 290
Message in display 372
Mixing ratio 435
Refilling 299
Wiping with 54
Windshield washer system 435
Windshield wipers 53 Fast wiper speed 53
Intermittent wiping 54
Replacing wiper blades 393
Single wipe 54
Switching on 53
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 54
Winter driving 328 Block heater 329
Snow chains 329
Tires 328
Winter driving instructions 283
Winter tires 328
Wiper blades Cleaning 336
Installing 393
Removing 393
Replacing 393 Wiping
And washing simultaneously 54
Intermittent wiping 54
Interval 53
Single wipe 54
With windshield washer fluid 54
Wood trims Cleaning 338
Working on the vehicle Automatic transmission 165
X
Xenon headlamps* Bi-Xenon 437

Service and Literature
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For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca .
We reserve the right to modify the technica l details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s M anual. Re-
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Title illustration no. P00.01-2915-31 Press time June 17, 2004 GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal inj ury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.