fuel consumption MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2001 W203 Owner's Manual

107 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Trip computer 1“AFTER START” — short distance memory
2“AFTER RESET” — long distance memory
3Estimated range remaining
4Distance covered “AFTER START” or
“AFTER RESET”
5Elapsed time “AFTER START” or “AFTER RESET”
6Average speed “AFTER START” or “AFTER RESET”
7Average fuel consumption “AFTER START” or
“AFTER RESET”
Press the button è or ÿ repeatedly until the
display (1, 2 or 3) appears.
Press the j or k button until the “AFTER START”
short distance memory (1), the “AFTER RESET” long
distance memory (2) or fuel tank contents and
estimated range remaining indicator (3) appears.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Note:
The display (1) always appears the next time the trip
computer is called up.

244 Driving instructions
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Driving instructions
Drive sensibly – Save Fuel
Fuel consumption, to a great extent, depends on driving
habits and operating conditions.
To save fuel you should:
•keep tires at the recommended inflation pressures,
•remove unnecessary loads,
•remove roof rack when not in use,
•allow engine to warm up under low load use,
•avoid frequent acceleration and deceleration,
•have all maintenance work performed at regular
intervals by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold
weat her, i n stop -and -go traf f ic, on short trip s an d i n hilly
country.Drinking and driving
Ped al s
Wa r n i n g !
Drinking or taking drugs and driving can be a very
dangerous combination. Even a small amount of
alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes,
perceptions and judgement.The possibility of a serious or even fatal accident is
sharply increased when you drink or take drugs
and drive.Please don’t drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive after drinking or taking drugs.Wa r n i n g !
Keep driver’s foot area clear at all times. Objects
stored in this area may impair pedal movement.

366 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
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