trip computer MERCEDES-BENZ C230 2006 W203 Owner's Manual

Contents
Trip computer menu..................... 155
TEL menu* ................................... 157
Manual transmission ......................... 160
Shifting into reverse ..................... 161
Automatic transmission* ................... 162
Gear selector lever position ......... 164
Driving tips ................................... 165
Gear ranges ................................. 166
Automatic shift program .............. 167
One-touch gearshifting................. 168
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 169
Good visibility .................................... 170
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 170
Rear view mirrors ......................... 170
Sun visors .................................... 173
Rear window sunshade* .............. 174
Rear window defroster ................. 175
Climate control .................................. 176
Deactivating the climate control
system ......................................... 179
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode ........... 179
Setting the temperature ............... 180Adjusting air distribution and
volume .......................................... 180
Adjusting air volume ..................... 181
Front defroster.............................. 181
Air recirculation mode .................. 182
Air conditioning............................. 183
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 184
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) ..................................... 186
Deactivating the automatic climate
control system .............................. 189
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode............ 189
Setting the temperature................ 190
Adjusting air distribution............... 190
Adjusting air volume ..................... 191
Front defroster.............................. 191
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 192
Air recirculation mode .................. 192
Charcoal filter ............................... 194
Air conditioning............................. 196
Residual heat and ventilation ........ 197
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 197Audio system...................................... 199
Audio and telephone, operation .... 199
Operating safety ........................... 199
Operating and display elements ... 200
Button and soft key operation ...... 202
Operation...................................... 202
Radio operation ............................ 207
Introduction to satellite radio*
(USA only) ..................................... 211
CD mode....................................... 216
GSM network phones ................... 225
TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 231
Emergency calls “911” ................. 237
Power windows .................................. 240
Opening and closing the windows 240
Synchronizing power windows ...... 242
Summer opening feature .............. 243
Convenience closing feature......... 243
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 244
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 244
Synchronizing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof........................ 246
Driving systems .................................. 247
Cruise control ............................... 247

134 Controls in detailControl systemMenus, submenus and functions
Menu1
Menu2
Menu3
Menu4
Menu5
Menu6
Menu7
Standard
display
AUDIO
NAV*
Vehicle status
message memory
Settings
Trip computer
Telephone*
(page 135)
(page 136)
(page 138)
(page 138)
(page 140)
(page 155)
(page 157)
Commands/submenusRun Flat
Indicator*
(Canada only)
Select radio
station
Show route guid-
ance instructions,
current direction
traveled
Call up vehicle malfunc-
tion, warning and sys-
tem status messages
stored in memory
1
1The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored.
Reset to
factory
settings
Fuel consumption
statistics after
start
Load phone
book
Digital speed-
ometer or out-
side temperature
Select satellite
radio station*
(USA only)
Instrument
cluster sub-
menu
Fuel consumption
statistics since
the last reset
Search for
name in
phone book
Call up main-
tenance service
display
Operate
CD player*
Time/Date
submenu
Call up range
Lighting
submenuVehicle
submenuConvenience
submenu

155 Controls in detail
Control system
Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up
statistical data on your vehicle.
The following information is available:Fuel consumption statistics after start

Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until the first function of the trip
computer menu appears in the
multifunction display.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
After start
appears
in the multifunction display.
1Distance driven since start
2Time elapsed since start
3Average speed since start
4Average fuel consumption since start
Function
Page
Fuel consumption statistics after
start
155
Fuel consumption statistics
since last reset
156
Distance to empty
156
iAll statistics stored since the last
engine start will be reset approximately
4 hours after the SmartKey in the
starter switch is turned to position0 or
removed from the starter switch.
Resetting will not occur if you turn the
SmartKey back to position1 or2
within this time period.

156 Controls in detailControl systemFuel consumption since last reset
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until the first function of the trip
computer menu appears in the
multifunction display.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
After reset
appears
in the multifunction display.
1Distance driven since last reset
2Time elapsed since last reset
3Average speed since last reset
4Average fuel consumption since last
resetResetting fuel consumption statistics

Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until the first function of the trip
computer menu appears in the
multifunction display.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the reading that you want to reset
appears in the multifunction display.

Press and hold the reset button in the
instrument cluster (
page 127) until
the value is reset to0.Distance to empty

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).

Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until the first function of the trip
computer menu appears in the
multifunction display.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Distance
appears in
the multifunction display.
The calculated range based on the
current fuel tank level appears in the
multifunction display.

457 Index
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses 344
Messages in display 377
Replacing bulbs 403
Brake pads
Message in display 370
Brakes 284
Warning lamp 25, 351
Break-in period 282
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC 449
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice 11
CAN system 449
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings* 256
Carpets, cleaning 347
Catalytic converter 291
CD changer* 216
CD player* 137, 216
Centigrade see Temperature display
mode 142Central locking
Automatic 107, 152
From inside 107
Locking/unlocking from inside 107
Switch 107
Certification label 428
Charcoal filter
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 194
Children in the vehicle 74
Air bags 64
Blocking rear door window
operation 85
Indicator lamp, front passenger
air bag 80, 356
Infant and child restraint systems 74
LATCH-type child seat anchors 83
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 77
Cigarette lighter 262
Climate control system 176
Control panel 177
Defrosting, Front 181
Rear window defroster 175Clock 25, 130
Setting time 145, 146
Cockpit 22, 449
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND
Cold tire inflation pressure 331
Collapsible wheel chock 386
COMAND* 449
COMAND* see separate COMAND
operating instructions
Combination switch 52, 122
Control system 130, 450
Multifunction display 130
Multifunction steering wheel 131
Resetting to factory default 140
Control system menu 130, 450
AUDIO 136
Menus overview 133
NAV* 138
Settings 140
Standard display 135
TEL* 157
Trip computer 155
Vehicle status message
memory 138

458 IndexControl system submenus 132, 134
Convenience 153
Instrument cluster 143
Lighting 149
Time/Date 145
Vehicle 152
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Coolant 301, 444
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 445
Capacities 440, 441
Checking coolant level 295, 301
Messages in display 371–373
Temperature 293
Temperature gauge 25, 128
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 123
Replacing bulbs 398
Cruise control 247, 450
Message in display 374
Cup holder 259, 260
Cleaning 346
Curb weight 331
Customer Assistance Center see CACD
Date display, setting 147, 148
Daytime running lamp mode 120
Setting 149
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 192
Climate control 181
Defrosting, Front
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 191
Climate control 181
Defrosting, Rear 175
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 151
Interior lighting 152
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
While driving 56
With starting 50
Digital clock see clock
Digital speedometer 135Dimensions, vehicle 438
Direction of rotation (tires) 307
Displays
Digital speedometer 135
Maintenance service indicator 338
Messages in display 374
Multifunction display 130
Outside temperature 135
Symbol messages 369
Text messages 360
Vehicle status messages
memory 139, 358
Distance to empty (range),
Trip computer 156
Door control panel 30
Doors
Entry lamps 126
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 98
Message in display 374
Opening from inside/outside 100,
102
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 272
Unlocking, Mechanical key 389

471 Index
Tools 383
Top tether, see Children in the vehicle
Tow-away alarm* 95
Towing eye bolt 420
Towing the vehicle 417
Traction 168, 334
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic* or Manual
transmission
Traveling abroad 290
Tread 334
Tread depth 306, 336
Treadwear indicators 334
Trip computer 155
Trip odometer 128
Trunk
Closing the lid 104
Fuse box 423
Lamp 126
Message in display 382
Opening 102, 103, 104
Tie-down rings 256
Trunk emergency release 105
Unlocking in an emergency 105Turn signal lamps
Messages in display 380
Replacing bulbs 398, 399
Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 398
Bulbs 398, 399
Cleaning lenses 344
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 59
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 334
Units, Setting
Speedometer 143
Upholstery, Cleaning 348
Useful features 257
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 428
Valet locking 106
Vehicle
Battery 412
Breaking-in the vehicle 282
Care 341
Dimensions 438Individual settings 140, 142
Locking/unlocking 108
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 389, 390
Lowering 410
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 16
Towing 417
Washing 342, 343
Weights 439
Vehicle capacity weight 334
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 385
Vehicle lighting 296
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings* 256
Instructions 255, 307
Load limit 439
Roof rack* 250
Split rear bench seat* 253
Terminology 331
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 334
Vehicle recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid*) 265
Vehicle status message memory 138