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325 Practical hints
Battery
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.

Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover2.

Connect negative lead1.

Reinstall the filter box (
page 323).Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12 volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
!NEVER invert the terminal connections!!The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
iThe following procedures must be
carried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnec-
tion):

Set the clock (
page 126).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
See COMAND operator’s manual.


Resynchronize the ESP
(page 282).


Resynchronize side windows
(page 202).


Resynchronize sliding/pop-up
roof* (
page 205).

348 Technical dataWeights
WeightsRoof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)

373 Index
Climate control 154
Adjusting air distribution
and volume 157
Defogging windshield 157
Defrosting 158
Setting the temperature 156
Clock 23, 126
Closing
Glove box 216
Hood 253
Sliding/pop-up roof* 204
Sliding/pop-up roof*
in an emergency 309
Sliding/pop-up roof*
with SmartKey 204
Trunk lid 87
Windows 201
Windows with SmartKey 202
Cloth upholstery
Cleaning 272
Cockpit 20, 361Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND*
COMAND* 362
COMAND*
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch 105
High beam flasher 47
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 47
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 146
Consumer information 359
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 246
Control system 113, 362
AUDIO menu 118
Convenience submenu 133
Display digital speedometer 118
Functions 114, 117
Instrument cluster submenu 126
Lighting submenu 129Malfunction memory menu 122
Menus 116, 117, 363
Multifunction display 113
Multifunction steering wheel 114
NAVI* menu 121
Selecting radio system 119
Selecting satellite radio* system 119
Settings menu 123
Standard display menu 118
Submenus 115, 117
TEL* menu 138
Trip computer menu 136
Vehicle submenu 132
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Convenience submenu 133
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 134
Setting key dependency 135
Setting parking position* for exterior
rear view mirror 136

376 IndexE
Easy-entry/exit feature* 92
Activating 134
Interrupting movement 92, 134
Electrical fuses 332
Electrical system
Technical data 346
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call system* 223
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 226
Telephone* 198
With Tele Aid* 224
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 147
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 309
Locking the vehicle 306
Opening sliding/pop-up roof* 309
Releasing trunk lid from inside 88
Remote door unlock 230
Unlocking the vehicle 305Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control 247
Emission control label 338
Ending
A call (telephone*) 139
Engine
Compartment 252
Starting with
automatic transmission* 44
Starting with
manual transmission 43
Starting with the SmartKey
Automatic transmission* 44
Manual transmission 43
Technical data 340
Turning off with the SmartKey 52
Engine cleaning 269
Engine compartment 252
Fuse box in 333
Hood 252
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 23, 276Engine number 338, 362
Engine oil 253, 352
Adding 255
Additives 352
Checking level 251, 254
Consumption 253
Display messages 254, 291–292
Filler neck
C 230 Kompressor Sport 256
C 240, C 320, and C 32 AMG 256
Messages in display 254, 291–292
Viscosity 362
Engine oil level
Checking 251, 254
ESP 23, 74, 362
Four wheel electronic
traction system with ESP 77
Messages in display 282–283
Switching off 75
Switching on 76
Synchronizing 282
Warning lamp 277

382 IndexLighting 102
Automatic headlamp mode 103
Combination switch 105
Daytime running lamp mode 104
Door entry lamps 108
Exterior lamp switch 102
Front fog lamps 105
High beams 106
Instrument cluster illumination 109
Instruments 109
Interior 107
Locator lighting 104
Low beam 102
Manual headlamp mode 103
Night security illumination 104
Parking lamps 102
Rear fog lamp 105
Settings (control system) 129
Trunk lamp 108
Limiting the gear range 144
Limp Home Mode 147Loading 209
Instructions 214
Roof rack* 209
Ski sack* 209
Split rear bench seat* 212
Locator lighting 104
Setting 130
Lock button 363
Locking 50, 82
Automatic while driving 90
Centrally from inside 91
Fuel filler flap 249
Global, SmartKey 83
Separately the trunk 89
Vehicle in an emergency 306
Loss of keys 85
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 337
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 295
Replacing bulbs 310, 312
Lowering
Vehicle 321Lubricants
Technical data 349
M
Main dimensions 347
Maintenance 12, 265
Vehicles with E85 fuel 355
Malfunction
Displaying 122
Malfunction memory 122
Calling up 122
Clearing 122
Manual headlamp mode 103
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 308
Interior lighting control 107
Locking the trunk 89
Locking the vehicle 306
Sliding/pop-up roof* 309
Unlocking the driver’s door 305
Unlocking the trunk 90, 306
Unlocking transmission
gear selector lever 308

384 IndexMultifunction display messages
ABS 284
BAS 281
Battery, vehicle 285
Brake fluid 286
Brake pads 286
Coolant 287–289
Cruise control 290
Display 290
Doors 290
Engine oil 291–292
ESP 282–283
Fuel cap 293
Fuel reserve tank 293
Hood 293
Key, SmartKey 293
Lamps, exterior 293–296
Oil 291–292
Parking brake 286
Restraint system 297Seat belts 297
Sliding/pop-up roof* 299
SRS 297
Steering column not
properly locked 298
Steering gear oil level 298
Tele Aid* 299
Telephone* 299
Trunk lid 299
Windshield washer fluid 299
Multifunction steering
wheel 24, 114, 363
Buttons 114
N
Navigation system*
Operating 121
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 104
Setting 131O
Occupant safety 54
Airbags 55
Children and airbags 56
Children in the vehicle 63
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 63
LATCH-type child seat anchors 69
Seat belts 40, 58
Odometer, main 23
Oil level see Engine oil level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 143
Canceling gear range limit 143
Downshifting 143
Upshifting 143
Opening
Ashtray, center console 220
Ashtray, rear seat 221
Cup holder, in front of
seat armrest 217

385 Index
Cup holder, in rear seat armrest 218
Doors from the inside 85
Fuel filler flap 250
Fuel filler flap manually 308
Glove box 216
Hood 252
Side windows 200
Sliding/pop-up roof* 203, 309
Sliding/pop-up roof*
in an emergency 309
Sliding/pop-up roof*
with SmartKey 204
Trunk 84
Trunk from the inside 87
Windows 200
Windows with SmartKey 202
Operating
Audio system 173
Cassette player 121
CD player* 120
COMAND*
see separate operating instructionsNavigation system* 121
Radio 119
Radio transmitters 246
Satellite radio* 119
Telephone* 138, 173, 193
Vehicle outside
the USA and Canada 13
Operating safety
Audio system 173
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 269
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 94, 96
Outside temperature indicator 111
Overdue service 265
Overhead control panel 27
Overspeed range 363
P
Paintwork 268
Panic alarm* 71
Panic button on SmartKey 71Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 220
Parking 50, 241
Parking brake 45, 50
Engaging 50
Message in display 286
Releasing 45
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 310, 311, 313, 314
Switching on 102
Parking position*
Exterior rear view
mirrors 101, 136, 150
Parts see Spare parts service
PASS. AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 279
Passenger compartment 246
Fuse box in 332
Interior lighting 107
Interior rear view mirror 38
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell 220
Passenger safety see Occupant safety

388 IndexReplacing
Backup lamp bulbs 315
Brake lamp bulbs 315
Bulbs 310
Front lamp bulbs 310, 312
Front turn signal bulbs 312, 314
Fuses 334
High beam bulbs 312
High beam bulbs
(xenon-type* headlamps) 313
License plate lamp bulbs 315
Low beam bulbs 312
Parking lamp bulbs 313, 314
Rear fog lamp bulb 315
Rear lamp bulbs 311, 315
Rear turn signal bulbs 315
Side marker lamp bulbs 314
Standing lamp bulbs 313, 314
Wiper blades 316
Reporting
Safety defects 18Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button in the
instrument cluster 23, 123, 124
Resetting
All functions (control system) 123
All functions of a submenu 124
Fuel consumption 137
Service indicator (FSS) 266
Trip odometer 111
Residual heat utilization 171
Residual ventilation 171
REST 171, 364
Restraint system
Message in display 297
Restraint system see
Infant and child restraint systems
Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 141
Rims 342
Roadside Assistance 12
RON 250, 364
Roof rack* 209Rotating wheels 262
Rubber parts
Cleaning 272
S
Safety
Occupant 54
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 72
Searching
Radio station 119
Seat belt force limiter 63
Seat belt height adjustment 42
Seat belts 60
Cleaning 271
Fastening 40
Height adjustment 42
Messages in display 297
Proper use of 42, 62
Safety guidelines 58
Warning lamp 278

391 Index
Sliding/pop-up roof* 203
Closing 203, 309
Closing with SmartKey 204
Messages in display 299
Opening 203, 309
Opening with SmartKey 204
Stopping 204
Synchronizing 205
SmartKey 82
Changing batteries 307
Locking and unlocking 82
Opening and closing the
sliding/pop-up roof* with 204
Opening and closing
windows with 202
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 264
Soft keys
Audio system 176
Spare fuses 334
Spare parts service 336Speed
Setting current 207
Speed settings
Cruise control 208
Speedometer 23
Settings units 128
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 128
Split rear bench seat* 212
SRS 62, 364
Indicator lamp 278
Message in display 297
Standing lamps 102
Replacing bulbs 310, 311, 313, 314
Standing water
Driving instructions 245
Starter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 43Station (radio)
Search 119
Station selection
Setting 132
Steel rims
Technical data 343
Steering column
Height adjustment, electrical* 38
Height adjustment, manual 37
Length adjustment, electrical* 38
Length adjustment, manual 37
Message in display 298
Steering gear oil
Message in display 298
Steering wheel
Adjusting 36
Buttons 24
Cleaning 271
Electrical adjustment* 37
Manual adjustment 37
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 230

392 IndexStopping
Sliding/pop-up roof* 204
Windows 201
Storage compartments
Armrest 218
Glove box 216
Ventilated compartment 160
Storage spaces
Cup holder in front
of seat armrest 217
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 218
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 100
Submenus
Convenience 133
For settings 115
In control system 117
Instrument cluster 126
Lighting 129
Resetting functions in
Control system 124
Selecting 124
Settings menu 124
Vehicle 132Sun visors 151
Sunshade* 152
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 354
Switching off
Audio system 176
Automatic central locking
(control system) 133
Delayed (exterior lamps) 131
Engine 52
ESP 75
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 51
Rapid seat heating* 98
Seat heating* 98
Switching on
Audio system 176
Automatic central locking
(control system) 133
ESP 76
Front fog lamps 105Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 46
High beams 106
Rapid seat heating* 98
Rear fog lamp 105
Seat heating* 98
Windshield wipers 48
Symbols 15
Synchronizing
ESP 282
Power windows 202
Sliding/pop-up roof* 205
T
Tachometer 23, 111
Displaying gear range 144
Overspeed range 111
Tail lamps
Cleaning 269
Replacing bulbs 311, 315
Tar stains 268