service indicator MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE 2005 Owner's Manual

451
Index
Engine oil 292, 428
Adding 294
Additives 428
Checking level 292
Consumption 292
Display messages 363–364
Filler neck 295
Messages in display 293, 363–364
Viscosity 438
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 25, 83, 438 Messages in display 355–356
Switching off 84
Switching on 85
Warning lamp 343
ETD 438 Safety guidelines 64
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 69
Ethanol fuel At the gas station 288
Switching fuels 431
Exterior lamp switch 110
Exterior lamps Delayed shut-off 146
Exterior rear view mirror
Parking position* for 150 Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 42
F
Fahrenheit Setting temperature units 137
Fastening the seat belts 44
Fine adjustment Cruise control 249
First aid kit 373
Flat tire 394 Inflating the spare tire 398
Lowering the vehicle 400
Mounting the spare wheel 394
Preparing the vehicle 394
Spare wheel 375
Tighten wheel bolts 400
Flexible fuel vehicles 431 At the gas station 288
Switching fuels 431
Flexible Service System (Canada vehicles) 330, 438
Fog lamp, rear Message in display 368
Switching on 113 Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 366
Replacing bulbs 385, 386
Switching on 113
Front air bags 65
Front lamps Bi-Xenon* type 388
Halogen-type 386
Messages in display 366–370
Replacing bulbs 385, 386
Switching on 110
Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 27, 76, 345
Front seat backrest Folding backrest back 40
Folding backrest forward 39
Front seat head restraints Installing 102 Power seat* 103
Manual seat 102
Power seat* 103
Removing 102 Power seat* 103
Front seats Heating* 106

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

455
Index
LATCH child seat anchors 78
Folding back 78, 79
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 417
Leather upholstery Cleaning 338
License plate lamps Messages in display 367
Replacing bulbs 385, 392
Light alloy wheels Cleaning 336
Technical data 420
Light sensor 367
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 110 Automatic headlamp mode 111
Combination switch 114
Daytime running lamp mode 112
Exterior lamp switch 110
Front fog lamps 113
High beams 114
Instrument cluster illumination 119
Instruments 119
Interior 117
Interior delayed shut-off (Control system) 147
Locator lighting 112 Low beam 110
Low beam, indicator lamp 25
Manual headlamp mode 111
Night security illumination 112
Parking lamps 110
Rear fog lamp 113
Settings (control system) 144
Limiting the gear range 161
Limp Home Mode 166
Loading 250 Cargo tie-down rings 253
Instructions 252
Roof rack* 250
Split rear bench seat 250
Loading terminology 323
Loading the vehicle 303
Locator lighting 112 Setting 145
Lock buttons 439
Locking 56, 90 Automatic while driving 97
Centrally from inside 98
Fuel filler flap 288
Global, SmartKey 92
Vehicle in an emergency 379
Loss of keys 94 Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 415
Low beam headlamps Messages in display 368
Replacing bulbs 385, 387
Lowering Vehicle 400
Lubricants Technical data 426
Luggage compartment Closing 95
Closing the lid 95
Opening from inside vehicle 95
Trunk lid emergency release 96
Luggage cover 252

456 IndexM
Main dimensions 424
MaintenanceVehicles with E85 fuel 432
Maintenance service Overdue 331
Types 331
Maintenance service indicator Calling up 331, 332
Clearing 331, 332
Maintenance System (USA vehicles) 330, 439
Malfunction Displaying 132
Malfunction memory Calling up 132
Clearing 133
Manual headlamp mode 111
Manual operations Fuel filler flap 379
Interior lighting control 118
Locking the vehicle 379
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 381
Unlocking the driver’s door 377
Unlocking the trunk lid 378 Unlocking transmission gear selector
lever 380
Manual seat Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 37, 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 102
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
Manual transmission 157 Shifting into reverse 158
Starting with 48
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 188
Maximum load rating 324
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324
Maximum tire inflation pressure 324
MB Tex upholstery Cleaning 338
Mechanical key 377
Memory function* 107, 439 Recalling positions from memory 108
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 109 Storing key dependent settings 108
Menus 124 AUDIO 129
In control system 126, 127
NAVI* 131
Settings menu 133
Standard display 128
Submenus 125
TEL* 153
Trip computer 151
Vehicle status message memory menu 132
Microphone Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 137
Mirrors Adjusting 42
Auto-dimming* for rear view mirrors 168
Exterior rear view mirror parking position* 150, 169
Exterior rear view mirrors 42
Interior rear view mirror 42, 167
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position* 109

458 IndexOne-touch gearshifting 160Canceling gear range limit 161
Downshifting 160
Upshifting 160
Opening Ashtray, center console 257
Ashtray, rear seat 258
Cup holders 256
Doors from the inside 94
Fuel filler flap 289
Fuel filler flap manually 379
Glove box 254
Hood 291
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 242, 381
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* in an emergency 381
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* with SmartKey 244
Roller sunblinds* 241
Side windows 237
Storage compartment, armrest 255
Trunk lid from the inside 95
Windows 237
Windows with SmartKey 239 Operating
Audio system 195
CD player 131
COMAND* see separate operating in-structions
Navigation system* 131
Radio 130
Radio transmitters 284
Satellite radio* 130
Telephone* 153, 195, 220
Operating safety Audio system 195
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 335
Outside temperature 129
Outside temperature indicator 121
Overdue maintenance service 331
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 440 P
Paintwork 334
Panic alarm
Panic button on SmartKey 80
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 241Closing 242, 381
Closing with SmartKey 244
Messages in display 372
Opening 242, 381
Opening with SmartKey 244
Stopping 244
Synchronizing 246
Parcel net In front passenger footwell 257
Parking 56, 279
Parking brake 50, 56 Engaging 56
Message in display 358
Releasing 50
Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 385, 388, 390
Switching on 110
Parking position* Exterior rear view mirror 150, 169
Exterior rear view mirrors 109

461
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

462 IndexService life (tires) 301
Service System see Flexible Service Sys-tem (Canada vehicles)
Service System see Maintenance system (USA vehicles)
Setting Convenience functions 136, 148
Cruise control 248
Current speed 248
Date (day) 142
Date (month) 141
Date (year) 143
Daytime running lamp mode 144
Factory, SmartKey 92
Higher speed in cruise control 249
Hours (clock) 139
Individual vehicle settings 133
Instrument lighting 119
Key dependent memory 149
Lamps and lighting (control system) 144
Language, multifunction display 138
Lighting (control system) 144
Locator lighting 145
Lower speed in cruise control 249
Menus and submenus 125 Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 137
Minutes (clock) 140
Night security illumination 146
Parking position* for exterior rear view mirror 150
Resetting all (control system) 133
Resetting in the submenu 135
Selective, SmartKey 92, 149
Speed in cruise control 249
Speedometer display mode 137
Temperature (interior) 185 Climate control 175
Temperature indicator 137
Time display mode (Clock) 141
Units Speedometer 137
Temperature 137
Settings menu Functions in 133
Individual vehicle settings 133
Submenus 134
Shift lock 441 Shifting
Gear selector lever 159
Gear selector lever positions 162
Into optimal gear range (Automatic transmission*) 161
Into reverse (Manual transmission) 158
Side impact air bags 66
Side marker lamp Replacing bulbs 391
Side marker lamps Replacing bulbs 385, 390
Side markers Cleaning 335
Side windows Automatic opening 238
Cleaning 336
Closing 237, 238, 239
Closing fully 238
Closing with SmartKey 239
Opening 237, 238, 239
Opening fully 238
Opening with SmartKey 239
Stopping 239
Synchronizing power windows 240

463
Index
Sidewall 325
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 54
Single wipe 54
SmartKey 90 Locking and unlocking 90
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 244
Opening and closing windows 239
Replacing batteries 382, 383
Unlocking with 32
Snow chains 329
Soft keys Audio system 198
Sound system* 200
Spare tire Inflating 398
Spare wheel 375 Bolts 376
Mounting 394
Removing 375
Speed Setting current 248
Speed settings Cruise control 249 Speedometer 25
Settings units 137
Speedometer display mode Selecting 137
Split rear bench seat 250
SRS 441 Indicator lamp 344
Message in display 356
Standing lamps 110 Replacing bulbs 385, 388, 390
Standing water Driving instructions 284
Starter switch 23, 33 Positions 33
Starting difficulties 49
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 48
Station (satellite radio) Selecting 210
Steering column Height adjustment 41, 42
Length adjustment 41, 42
Steering gear oil Message in display 371 Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Buttons 26
Cleaning 337
Electrical adjustment* 41
Height adjustment 42
Manual adjustment 41
Stolen vehicle Tracking services 269
Stopping Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 244
Windows 239
Storage compartments 254 Cup holders 256
Glove box 254
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 257
Storing Station (Satellite radio) 212
Storing (Memory function*) Positions into memory 108

466 IndexTracking servicesFor stolen vehicle 269
Traction 164, 325
Transmission gear selector lever Unlocking manually 380
Transmission see Automatic transmission* 296
Tread 325
Tread depth 302
Tread depth (tires) 328
Treadwear indicators 325
Trim panel Opening 412
Trip computer 151
Trip odometer Resetting 121
Trunk Closing the lid 95
Fuse box 412 Trunk lid
Closing 95
Emergency release 96
Message in display 372
Opening from inside vehicle 95
Turn signal lamps Replacing bulbs 385
Turn signals 52 Additional in mirrors 385
Cleaning lenses 335
Front bulbs 385, 388, 389
Rear bulbs 385, 391
Turning off Engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards 326
Units Setting speedometer units 137
Setting temperature units 137 Unlocking 32, 90
Centrally from inside 98
Driver’s door in an emergency 377
Fuel filler flap 288
Global 92
In an emergency 377
Selective settings 92
Transmission gear selector lever manually 380
Trunk lid in an emergency 378
Vehicle in an emergency 268
With the SmartKey 32
Upgrade signals Tele Aid* 267
Uphill driving Cruise control 248
Upholstery Cleaning 338
Upshifting 160