MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2001 W203 Owner's Manual

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Tempera t u re
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire‘s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by
law.
Wa r n i n g !
The temperature grade for this tire is established
for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause excessive heat build up
and possible tire failure.

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AAirbags .............................................................................. 65
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
Malfunction and warning message ........................277
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................................258
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 38
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 199
Audio system
Button and soft key operation ................................. 163
Cassette mode ........................................................... 169
CD changer ................................................................ 174
CD mode ..................................................................... 173
Operating and display elements ............................. 161
Operating safety ........................................................ 160
Operation ................................................................... 163
Operation Audio and telephone .............................. 160
Radio mode ................................................................ 166
Telephone operation ................................................. 177
Audio systems .................................................................. 98
Cassette player .......................................................... 100
CD Player ...................................................................... 99
Radio ............................................................................. 98Automatic central locking ..............................................34
Automatic climate control ............................................ 146
Activated charcoal filter ........................................... 154
Adjustable air outlets,
rear passenger compartment ............................. 159
Air recirculation ........................................................ 153
Air volume, manual .................................................. 151
Basic setting ............................................................... 150
Defrosting ................................................................... 152
Display and controls ................................................. 148
Dust filter ................................................................... 150
Economy mode .......................................................... 155
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ..................................... 158
Residual engine heat utilization ............................. 156
Special settings ......................................................... 151
Windows fogged up on the inside .......................... 152
Windows fogged up on the outside ........................ 152
Automatic transmission ............................................... 234
Fluid level ...................................................................301
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................ 325

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BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 62
Battery ............................................................................. 316
Block heater ....................................................................252
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................257
CCellular telephone ......................................................... 210
Center console .................................................................. 18
Central locking switch .................................................... 33
Central locking system ................................................... 25
Automatic central locking ......................................... 34
Central locking switch ............................................... 33
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 27
Doors ............................................................................. 31
General notes ............................................................... 24
Locking and unlocking with remote control .......... 27
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 30
Obtaining replacement keys ..................................... 23
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 29
Vehicle keys ................................................................. 22
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................266
Checking engine oil level ............................................. 300Climate control ............................................................... 138
Adjustable air outlets,
rear passenger compartment ............................. 159
Air recirculation ........................................................ 144
Basic setting ............................................................... 142
Defrosting ................................................................... 143
Display and controls ................................................. 140
Dust filter ................................................................... 141
Economy mode .......................................................... 145
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ..................................... 158
Residual engine heat utilization ............................. 145
Special settings ......................................................... 142
Windows fogged up on the inside .......................... 143
Windows fogged up on the outside ........................ 144
COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio ......... 218
Combination switch ....................................................... 134
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 218
Coolant level ...................................................................301
Coolant temperature gauge ..........................................124
Cruise control ................................................................ 254
Cup holder ....................................................................... 197

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DDashboard ......................................................................... 16
Door control panel ........................................................... 14
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 190
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................244EEasy-entry/exit feature ................................................... 41
Electronic main key ......................................................... 23
Changing batteries ...................................................332
Synchronizing remote control ................................334
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................260
Emergency engine shut-down .....................................334
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............335
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 64
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 34
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 129
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 128
Enlarged cargo area .......................................................207
ENTRANCE POSITION - malfunction and warning
messages ....................................................................292
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 130
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 132
Exterior lamps ................................................................326Additional turn signals on
the exterior mirror .............................................. 330
Bulbs for high and low beam ................................. 328
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 327
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 330
License plate lamps ................................................. 330
Parking and standing lamp .................................... 328
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 326
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 329
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 328
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................ 81
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ..........................................................82
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 294
Flexible service system (FSS) ......................................125
Front airbags ....................................................................65
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ......................................... 158
Front seat adjustment .....................................................42
Fuel filler flap, manual release ................................... 335
Fuel reserve warning ..................................................... 271
Fuses ............................................................................... 295

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GGarage door opener ....................................................... 212
Glove box ......................................................................... 194HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 137
Head restraints
Rear seat ....................................................................... 52
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ........................................... 47
Headlamp cleaning system .......................................... 133
Headlamp mode ............................................................. 131
Heated seats ..................................................................... 50IIdentification labels .......................................................349
Individual settings .......................................................... 111
"CONVENIENCE" ...................................................... 121
"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER" .......................................113
"LIGHTING" ................................................................117
"VEHICLE" ..................................................................119
Infant and child restraint systems ................................ 73Child seat mounts ....................................................... 76
Installation ...................................................................75
Instrument cluster ...........................................................88
Instruments and controls ............................................... 12
Center console ............................................................. 18
Dashboard .................................................................... 16
Door control panel ...................................................... 14
Overhead control panel .............................................. 15
Interior ............................................................................. 193
Interior lighting .............................................................. 189
JJack .................................................................................. 305
Jump starting .................................................................. 318LLighter .............................................................................201
Loading instructions
(Vehicle with enlarged cargo area) ....................... 209
Locator lighting .............................................................. 133
Locking the vehicle with remote control .....................27

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MMaintenance ................................................................... 219
Malfunction/warning message memory .................... 109
Manual seat ............................................................... 45, 48
Manual transmission ....................................................233
Memory function ............................................................. 85
Mirror, exterior, parking position,
front passenger side ................................................... 82
Multicontour seat ............................................................ 49
Multifunction display ...................................................... 92
Coolant temperature ................................................... 96
Engine oil level indicator ........................................... 96
FSS ................................................................................ 96
Individual settings ..................................................... 111
Tire inflation pressure monitor ................................ 96
Trip and main odometer ............................................ 96
Vehicle speed ............................................................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel ........................................ 92NNavigation system .......................................................... 106
Night security illumination ......................................... 132
OOn-board diagnostic system ........................................ 268
Overhead control panel ................................................... 15PPanic button ......................................................................30
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................... 202
Parking brake ................................................................ 243
Power windows ............................................................... 184
Blocking of rear door window operation ............... 186
Express opening and closing .................................. 185
Opening and closing ...................................................29
Synchronizing power windows ............................... 186
Problems with your vehicle .............................................. 8
Product information .......................................................... 1RRain sensor ..................................................................... 135
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................................................ 159
Rear window defroster .................................................. 157
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 191

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front seat head restraints .......................................... 47
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 23
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................337
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................. 9
REST .........................................................................145, 156
Roof rack .........................................................................338
SSeat belt nonusage warning system ............................. 56
Seat belts ........................................................................... 55
Fastening ...................................................................... 58
Operation ..................................................................... 59
Unfastening .................................................................. 59
Warning lamp ............................................................273
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................................................... 55
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 42
Manual seat ................................................................. 45
Power seat .................................................................... 43
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 123
Side impact airbags ......................................................... 68Ski sack .......................................................................... 202
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 187
Opening and closing ...................................................29
Synchronizing ........................................................... 188
Spare wheel ................................................................... 308
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment .... 304
Split folding rear seat bench ....................................... 207
Standby bulb function ...................................................331
Start lock-out .....................................................................24
Starter switch ................................................................. 230
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 232
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction and warning
messages ................................................................... 292
Steering lock
See starter switch ..................................................... 230
Steering wheel
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 41
Steering wheel adjustment
electrical .......................................................................79
manual ..........................................................................77
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 193
Storing mirror positions ................................................. 81
Storing seat positions ......................................................44
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 294
Sun visors ........................................................................ 192
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........................63

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TTechnical data ................................................................ 351
Tele Aid ...........................................................................220
Initiating an emergency call ...................................222
Telephone ........................................................................ 101
Incoming call ............................................................. 105
Redialing .................................................................... 103
Telephone book ......................................................... 101
Telephone, general ........................................................ 211
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 218
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ......................292
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 219
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 315
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 39
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 321
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ....325
Trip computer ................................................................. 107
Trunk ................................................................................. 35
Opening ........................................................................ 28
Release switch ............................................................. 37
Trunk lamp ..................................................................... 331
UUnlocking the vehicle with remote control .................27VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 192
Vehicle keys ......................................................................22
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 304WWhat you should know at the gas station ................. 264
Wheels ............................................................................ 306
Where to find it .................................................................. 7
Window curtain airbag ....................................................68
Windshield washer system .......................................... 302
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ....................................................... 337

Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your
vehicle properly. For expert advice and quality service, see your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If your 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.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this
Operator’s Manual. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior
authorization in writing.
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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 injury.
If you have any question about carrying out some service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.