MERCEDES-BENZ C WAGON 2005 S203 Owner's Manual

399 Index
Doors
Message in display 311
Opening from inside vehicle 93
Opening from the outside 91
Downhill driving
Cruise control 224
Downshifting 154
Drink holder see Cup holders
Drinking and driving 257
Driving
Driving abroad 263
General instructions 43, 257
Hydroplaning 260
In winter 262
Problems 54
Safety systems 79
Through standing water 263
Driving abroad 263
Driving instructions 257
Driving off 259Driving safety systems
4MATIC 84
ABS 79
BAS 80
ESP 81
Driving systems 223
Cruise control 223
Driving safety systems 79
E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 97
Activating 144
Electrical fuses 356
Electrical outlet 240
Electrical outlet in cargo
compartment 240
Electrical outlet in rear
passenger compartment 240
Electrical system
Technical data 370
Electronic Stability Program see ESPEmergency call
911 213
Emergency call system* 242
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 244
With Tele Aid* 243
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 160
Emergency operations
Closing power
tilt/sliding sunroof* 329
Locking the vehicle 327
Opening power
tilt/sliding sunroof* 329
Remote door unlock 248
Unlocking the vehicle 326
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control 265
Emission control information label 364
Ending
A call (telephone*) 150

400 IndexEngine
Compartment 270
Starting with
automatic transmission 47
Starting with the SmartKey 47
Technical data 366
Turning off with the SmartKey 57
Engine cleaning 289
Engine compartment 270
Fuse box in 358
Hood 270
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 25, 296
Engine number 364, 386
Engine oil 272
Adding 274
Additives 375
Checking level 269, 272
Consumption 272
Display messages 273, 312–313
Filler neck 274
Messages in display 273, 312–313
Viscosity 386Engine oil level
Checking 269, 272
Engine oils 375
ESP 81, 386
Four wheel electronic
traction system with ESP 84
Messages in display 304–305
Switching off 82
Switching on 83
Warning lamp 25, 298
ETD 69, 386
Safety guidelines 64
Ethanol fuel
At the gas station 267
Requirements 377
Switching fuels 378
Exterior lamp switch 49, 108
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 141
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position* for 146F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 133
Fastening the seat belts 43
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 225
First aid kit 321
Flat tire 342
Lowering the vehicle 346
Minispare wheel 324
Mounting the Minispare wheel 342
Preparing the vehicle 342
Flexible fuel vehicles 377
At the gas station 267
Switching fuels 378
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fog lamp, rear
Message in display 317
Replacing bulb 333
Switching on 112

401 Index
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 333
Switching on 111
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) with ESP 84
4MATIC 84
Front air bags 65
Front fog lamps
Indicator lamp 108
Switching on 111
Front lamps
Bi-Xenon* type 337
Halogen-type 335
Messages in display 315–318
Replacing bulbs 333, 335
Switching on 108
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 27, 65, 72, 300
Front seat head restraints
Installing, manual seat 99
Installing, power seat* 100Manual seat 99
Power seat* 100
Removing, manual seat 99
Removing, power seat* 100
Front seats
Heating* 104
FSS (Flexible Service System)
(Canada vehicles) 284, 386
Fuel 268
Additives 377
Cruising range 378
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 378
Fuel reserve warning lamp 299
Gasoline additives 377
Premium unleaded
gasoline 268, 374, 376
Requirements 376, 377
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 378
Technical data 373, 374
Fuel additives 377
Fuel cap
Message in display 297, 314Fuel consumption statistics
After start 147
Since last reset 147
Fuel filler flap 267
Locking 267
Opening in an emergency 328
Unlocking 267
Fuel gauge 25
Fuel requirements 376
For ethanol fuel 377
Fuel reserve
Warning lamp 25
Fuel tank
Capacity 374
Filler flap 267
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 373
Functions (control system) 120, 123
Resetting 131
Fuse box
In cargo compartment 359
In engine compartment 358

402 IndexFuse chart 357
Fuse extractor 357
Fuses 356
Aids for changing fuses 357
Fuse box in cargo compartment 359
F us e box i n engi ne c om p art me nt 3 58
Fuse chart 357
Fuse extractor 357
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment 357
Spare fuses 357
G
Garage door opener* 249
Gasoline additives 377
Gasoline see Fuel
Gear range 386
Automatic transmission 155
Limiting 155
Shifting into optimal 154Gear range limit
Canceling 154
Gear selector lever 46, 152
Cleaning 291
Lock 46
Position (automatic
transmission) 119, 152, 156
Global
Locking 91
Unlocking 91
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 234
Closing 234
Locking 234
Opening 234
Unlocking 234
Good visibility 161
GPS 386H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 335
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 291
Hazard warning flasher 113
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Head restraints 99
Front seats, manual seat 99
Front seats, power seat* 100
Manual seat 37
Power seat* 38
Rear seats 100
Head unit
Time synchronization* with 135
Headlamp cleaning system* 277
Headlamp shut-off delay see
Delayed shut-off, exterior lamps

403 Index
Headlamps
Automatic control 109
Bi-Xenon* 385
Bi-Xenon* type
Replacing bulbs 337
Cleaning 289
Cleaning system* 161, 277, 381
Halogen-type, replacing bulbs 335
Refilling washer fluid 277
Switching off 56
Switching on 49
Washer fluid 381
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Cleaning 291
Heated seats* 104
Height adjustment
Head restraints, manual seat 37
Head restraints, power seat* 38
Rear seat head restraints 100
Seat belts 45Steering wheel,
electrical* adjustment 40
Steering wheel,
manual adjustment 40
High beam flasher 49, 112
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 316
Replacing bulbs 333, 336
Switching on 49, 112
High beam headlamps xenon type*
Replacing bulbs 337
High mounted brake lamp 333
Hood 270
Closing 271
Message in display 314
Opening 270
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 260I
Identification labels 364
Certification label 364
Emission control
information label 364
Vacuum line routing
diagram label 364
Vehicle identification
number (VIN) 364
Ignition 33
Immobilizer 85
Activating 85
Deactivating 85
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems 69
Installing 74
LATCH-type child seat anchors 75
Information
About service and warranty 10
Inside door handle 93

404 IndexInstalling
Infant and child restraint systems 74
Parcel net in cargo compartment 227
Towing eye bolt 355
Twin-reel roller blind 229
Wiper blades 341
Instrument cluster 24, 116, 387
Cleaning 290
Coolant temperature gauge 117
Illumination 116
Lamps in 294–299
Multifunction display 119
Outside temperature indicator 118
Selecting language 134
Instrument lighting 116
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 114
Activating automatic control 114
Deactivating automatic control 114
Delayed shut-off 143
Manual operation 114Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Antiglare 161
Interior storage spaces 234
Armrest 235
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 237
Cup holders in front of
seat armrest 236
Glove box 234
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell 238
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper 53
Windshield wipers 52
J
Jack 321, 322
Jump starting 350K
Key 183
Key dependency memory
Settings 145
Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 326
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 91
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 91
Global locking 91
Global unlocking 91
Loss of 93
Messages in display 314
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 90
Restoring to factory setting 92
Selective setting 91
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 159, 387
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 133
Km/h or mph in speedometer 133

405 Index
L
Labels, identification 364
Lamp bulbs, exterior 332
Lamp sensor
Message in display 316
Lamps, exterior
Front 333
Light sensor 316
Messages in display 315–318
Rear 333
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 294
Battery (SmartKey) 91
Brakes 25, 295
Engine diagnostics 296, 299
Engine malfunction 25, 296–297
ESP 25, 298
Front fog lamps 108
Front passenger
front air bag off 27, 65, 72, 300
Fuel reserve 25, 299
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 294–299Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 284
Rear fog lamp 108
Seat belt telltale 25, 299
SRS 25, 61, 299
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 134
Setting 134
LATCH-type child seat anchors 75
Folding back 76
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 365
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 291
Lever for voice control system* 23
License plate lamps
Messages in display 316
Replacing bulbs 333
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 290
Technical data 368
Light sensor 316
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 108
Automatic headlamp mode 109
Cargo compartment 115
Combination switch 112
Daytime running lamp mode 110
Door entry lamps 115
Exterior lamp switch 108
Front fog lamps 111
High beams 112
Instrument cluster illumination 116
Instruments 116
Interior 114
Locator lighting 111
Low beam 108
Manual headlamp mode 109
Night security illumination 111
Parking lamps 108
Rear fog lamp 112
Settings (control system) 139
Standing lamps 108
Limiting the gear range 155
Limp Home Mode 160

406 IndexLoading 226
Cargo tie-down rings 233
Instructions 232
Roof rack* 226
Split rear bench seat 230
Locator lighting 111
Setting 141
Lock button 387
Locking 55, 90
Automatic while driving 95
Centrally from inside 96
Fuel filler flap 267
Global, SmartKey 91
Glove box 234
Vehicle in an emergency 327
Loss of keys 93
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet 363
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 316–317
Replacing bulbs 333, 335
Switching on 49Lowering
Vehicle 346
Lubricants
Technical data 373
Luggage cover 229
Retractable 229
M
Main dimensions 371
Main fuse box
In passenger compartment 357
Mainodometer 119
Maintenance 12, 284
Vehicles with E85 fuel 378
Maintenance service
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator 285
Major service (Service B) 284
Minor service (Service A) 284
Overdue 285
Types 285
When due 284Maintenance service indicator 284
Calling up 285, 286
Clearing 285, 286
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 284, 387
Manual headlamp mode 109
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 328
Interior lighting control 114
Locking the vehicle 327
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 329
Unlocking the driver’s door 326
Unlocking the tailgate 326
Unlocking transmission
gear selector lever 328
Manual seat
Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 37
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 99
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36

407 Index
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 292
Mechanical key 326
Memory
TV station 192
Memory function* 105, 387
Recalling positions
from memory 106
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 107
Storing key dependent settings 106
Menus 120
AUDIO 125
In control system 122, 123
NAV* 128
Settings menu 130
Standard display 124
Submenus 121
TEL* 148
Trip computer 146
Vehicle status message memory 128Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 133
Minispare wheel 324, 369
Bolts 325
Mounting 342
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position* 163
Adjusting 41
Automatic antiglare*
for interior mirror 162
Automatic antiglare* for
rear view mirror 162
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 146
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 107MON 268, 387
Motor Octane Number see MON
Mph or km/h in speedometer 133
Multicontour seats* 103
Multifunction display 119, 387
Displaying gear range 155
Selecting language 134
Setting date (day) 138
Setting date (month) 137
Setting date (year) 139
Multifunction display messages
ABS 302
BAS 303
Brake fluid 307
Brake pads 307
Coolant 308–310
Cruise control 311
Display 311
Doors 311
Engine oil 312–313

408 Index
ESP 304–305
Fuel cap 297, 314
Hood 314
Key, SmartKey 314
Lamps, exterior 315–318
Oil 312–313
Parking brake 307
Restraint system 305
Seat belt system 319
SRS 305
Steering gear oil level 319
Tailgate 320
Tele Aid* 320
Telephone* 320
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 320
Windshield washer fluid 320
Multifunction steering
wheel 26, 120, 387
Buttons 120N
Navigation system*
Operating 128
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 111
Setting 141
O
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 69
Fastening the seat belt 43
Infant and child restraint systems 69
LATCH-type child seat anchors 75
Seat belts 43, 64
Odometer, main 119
Oil
Adding 274
Filler neck 274Oil level see Engine oil level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 154
Canceling gear range limit 154
Downshifting 154
Upshifting 154
Opening
Cup holder, in rear seat armrest 238
Doors from the inside 93
Fuel filler flap 268
Fuel filler flap manually 328
Glove box 234
Hood 270
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
in an emergency 329
Side windows 215
Tailgate 94
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 219, 329
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
with SmartKey 221
Windows 215
Windows with SmartKey 217