headlamp MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2001 W203 Owner's Manual

Contents
Trip and main odometer, FSS, coolant
temperature, vehicle speed,
engine oil level indicator ........... 96
Audio systems .................................. 98
Radio .............................................. 98
CD player ....................................... 99
Cassette player ........................... 100
Telephone ........................................ 101
Navigation system .......................... 106
Trip computer ................................. 107
Malfunction/warning
message memory ...................... 109
Individual settings ..........................111
Setting the audio volume .............. 123
Coolant temperature gauge .......... 124
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................ 125
Engine oil level indicator .............. 128
Engine oil consumption ................ 129
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 130
Headlamp mode ............................. 131Night security illumination ..........132
Locator lighting ...........................133
Headlamp cleaning system ...........133
Combination switch .......................134
Hazard warning flasher
switch ..........................................137
Climate control ...............................138
Automatic climate control ............ 146
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ..........158
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................159
Operation Audio and telephone ...160
Operating safety .............................160
Operating and
display elements ........................ 161
Button and soft key operation ......163
Operation .........................................163
Power windows ...............................184
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................187
Interior lighting ..............................189
Rear window sunshade ................. 191Sun visors ....................................... 192
Vanity mirrors ................................ 192
Interior ............................................ 193
Storage compartments and
armrests ..................................... 193
Glove box ..................................... 194
Cup holder ...................................... 197
Ashtrays .......................................... 199
Lighter ............................................. 201
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell .......................................202
Ski sack ...........................................202
Enlarged cargo area .......................207
Split folding rear seat bench ........207
Loading instructions
(vehicle with enlarged
cargo area) ..................................209
Cellular telephone ......................... 210
Telephone, general ........................ 211
Garage door opener ....................... 212

Contents
Malfunction and warning messages
in the multifunction display ... 274
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................275
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ........ 276
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM .....277
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................277
BRAKE LINING WEAR ..............278
BRAKE FLUID .............................278
PARKING BRAKE .......................279
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ...................279
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) ..280
COOLANT (coolant level) .......... 281
COOLANT
(coolant temperature) ................282ENGINE OIL LEVEL ................... 283
LIGHTING SYSTEM ................... 284
LIGHT SENSOR .......................... 286
DOOR ........................................... 286
TRUNK OPEN ............................. 287
HOOD ........................................... 287
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION ....... 288
TELE AID ..................................... 288
WASHER FLUID ......................... 289
RESTRAINT SYSTEM ................ 290
KEY .............................................. 290
FUEL RESERVE .......................... 291
UNDERVOLTAGE ....................... 291
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. .......... 292
ENTRANCE POSITION .............. 292
Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................294
Stowing things in the vehicle ......294
Fuses ................................................295
Hood .................................................297
Checking engine oil level .............300
Automatic transmission fluid
level ............................................. 301
Coolant level ................................... 301
Adding coolant ...........................302
Windshield and headlamp washer
system .........................................302
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment .............................304
Vehicle jack .....................................305

ContentsWheels .............................................306
Tire replacement ........................306
Rotating wheels ..........................307
Spare wheel ....................................308
Changing wheels ...........................309
Tire inflation pressure .................. 315
Battery ............................................. 316
Jump starting .................................. 318
Towing the vehicle ......................... 321
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ...................325
Exterior lamps ................................326
Replacing bulbs ..........................326
Trunk lamp ..................................... 331
Changing batteries in the electronic
main key .....................................332Synchronizing remote
control ......................................... 334
Emergency engine shut-down ..... 334
Fuel filler flap, manual release ... 335
Replacing wiper blade insert ...... 337
Roof rack ......................................... 338
Vehicle careCleaning and care of
the vehicle ................................. 340
Power washer ............................. 341
Tar stains .................................... 341
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................ 341
Engine cleaning ......................... 342
Vehicle washing ......................... 342Ornamental moldings ................343
Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal
lenses ...........................................343
Window cleaning .......................343
Wiper blade .................................343
Light alloy wheels ......................344
Instrument cluster .....................344
Steering wheel and gear selector
lever ..............................................344
Cup holder ...................................344
Seat belts .....................................345
Headliner and shelf below rear
window ........................................345
Leather upholstery .....................345
Hard plastic trim items .............345
Plastic and rubber parts ............345

17 Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Hood lock release, see page 297
2Parking brake pedal, see page 243
3Steering wheel adjustment (manual), see page 77
4Parking brake release, see page 243
5Exterior lamp switch, see page 130
6Combination switch, see page 134
7Exterior mirror adjustment, see page 81
8Headlamp washer button, see page 133
9Cruise control switch, see page 25410Multifunction steering wheel, see page 92
Horn (with electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2)
11Instrument cluster, see page 88
12Voice recognition system switch, see separate
operating instructions
13Starter switch, see page 230
14Glove box lid release, see page 194
15Glove box lock, see page 194

21 Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Coolant temperature gauge .......... 124
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................ 125
Engine oil level indicator .............. 128
Engine oil consumption ................ 129
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 130
Headlamp mode ............................. 131
Night security illumination ......... 132
Locator lighting .......................... 133
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 133
Combination switch ...................... 134
Hazard warning flasher
switch .......................................... 137
Climate control ............................... 138
Automatic climate control ............ 146
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ......... 158Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................159
Operation Audio and telephone ...160
Operating safety .............................160
Operating and
display elements ........................ 161
Button and soft key operation ......163
Operation .........................................163
Power windows ...............................184
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................187
Interior lighting ..............................189
Rear window sunshade ................. 191
Sun visors ........................................192
Vanity mirrors ................................192
Interior .............................................193Storage compartments and
armrests ..................................... 193
Glove box ..................................... 194
Cup holder ...................................... 197
Ashtrays .......................................... 199
Lighter ............................................. 201
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell .......................................202
Ski sack ...........................................202
Enlarged cargo area .......................207
Split folding rear seat bench ........207
Loading instructions
(vehicle with enlarged
cargo area) ..................................209
Cellular telephone ......................... 210
Telephone, general ........................ 211
Garage door opener ....................... 212

89 Instrument cluster
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Knob for instrument cluster illumination,
seepage90
Reset knob for trip odometer, see page 91 and
individual settings, see page 111
2Tachometer
3Antilock brake system (ABS) malfunction indicator
lamp, see page 272
4Brake fluid low or parking brake engaged,
seepage278
5Speedometer
6Left turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 134
7Electronic stability program (ESP) warning lamp,
system is adjusting to road conditions, see page 273
8Indicator lamp without function. It illuminates with
the electronic key in starter switch position 2. It
should go out when the engine is running.
9CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp,
seepage268
10High beam headlamp indicator,
seeexterior lamp switch, page130, and
combination switch, see page 13411High beam headlamp indicator,
exterior lamp switch, see page 130 and
combination switch, see page 134.
12Multifunction display, see page 92
Instrument cluster display, see page 274
13Trip odometer, see page 91 and 96
14Main odometer, see page 96
15Display for program mode and gear range
indicators, page 237
16Malfunction/warning message memory,
seepage109
17Outside temperature indicator, see page 91
18Digital clock
To set the time, see individual settings on page 111
19Right turn signal indicator lamp, see combination
switch on page 134
20Fasten seat belts, see page 273
21Supplemental restraint system (SRS) malfunction
indicator lamp, see page 271
22Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap placement
warning lamp, see page 271

118 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
1Preliminary display of the individual settings
2“SETTINGS” – in this options menu you can call up
the menu “LIGHTING”.
Pressing buttonæ orç on the multifunction
steering wheel controls the selection marker.
3“LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLAMP MODE”
1,
seepage131.
4“LOCATOR LIGHTING”, see page 133.
5“HEADLAMPS DELAYED SWITCH-OFF”, see “Night
security illumination” on page 132.
6“INT. ILLUMINATION DELAYED SWITCH-OFF”, see
“Interior lighting” on page 189.
7Returning the setting menu “LIGHTING” to the
factory setting.
8Acknowledgment.
1Except CanadaPress the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
individual setting preliminary display (1) appears.
Press the j or k button until the setting menu
“SETTINGS” (2) is displayed.Press buttonæ orç until the menu “LIGHTING”
is selected by the selection marker.
Press the j or k button until the required
display (3 to 6) is displayed. Pressing the æ orç
button controls the selection marker. The settings made
are stored and applied immediately.
The individual setting preliminary display (1) will
appear again after you have run through all the setting
menus. Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the
next or previous system.
To return menu “LIGHTING” (3 to 6) to its factory
setting:
•Call up menu (3 to 6).
•Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster (see
p age 88 ) in t he in str umen t c luste r fo r app rox imately
3 seconds. Display (7) will appear.
•Press the reset knob on the instrument cluster once
more. The menu “LIGHTING” is reset to factory
settings, acknowledged by display (8).
The individual setting display “SETTINGS” (2) will
appear if you do not press the reset knob on the
instrument cluster within about 5 seconds. The
setting menus will not be reset.

130 Exterior lamp switch
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Exterior lamp switch
MOff
UAutomatic headlamp mode, see below.
CParking lamps (also side marker lamps, taillamps,
licence plate lamps, instrument panel lamps)
Canada only: When the engine is running, the low
beam is additionally switched on.
BParking lamps plus low beam or high beam
headlamps (combination switch pushed forward).ˆStanding lamps, right (turn left one stop)
‚Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops)
‡Front fog lamps (pull out one stop) with parking
lamps and/or low beam headlamps on. Green
indicator in lamp switch comes on.
†Rear fog lamp (pull out to second detent) in
addition to the front fog lamps. Yellow indicator in
lamp switch comes on.
Note:
With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door
open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps
(except standing lamps) are not switched off.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and / or
the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be
used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult
your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations
regarding allowable lamp operation.
Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the
exterior lamp switch is turned to position M or U.

131 Exterior lamp switch
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Headlamp mode (HEADLAMPS)
(USA only)
The headlamps can be switched on and off manually or
automatically, or switched to daytime running lamp
mode.
Manual operation:
The low beam headlamps, parking lamps and license
plate lamps can be switched on and of f wit h t he exterior
lamp switch. For exterior lamp switch, see page 130.Autom ati c operation:
With electronic key in starter switch in position 1 turn
exterior lamp switch to positionU.
The parking lamps switch on and off automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
With the engine running and exterior lamp switch in
positionU:
The low beam headlamps, parking lamps and license
plate lamps are switched on and off automatically
depending on the brightness of the ambient light.
The low beam headlamps, parking lamps and license
plate lamps can still be switched on and off manually
using the exterior lamp switch.
Note:
The headlamps will not be automatically switched on
under foggy conditions.
Wa r n i n g !
The driver is responsible for the operation of the
vehicle’s lights at all times. The automatic
headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver.
Switch on the vehicle lights by hand when driving
or traffic conditions require you to do so.

132 Exterior lamp switch
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Daytime running lamp mode
Turn exterior lamp switch to positionM.
When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps
(includes parking lamps and license plate lamps) are
automatically switched on.
Canada only:
When shifting from a driving position to position “N”
or “P”, the low beam switches off (3 minutes delay).
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should
be turned to position B to permit activation of the
high beam headlamps.
USA only:
The high beam headlamps can also be activated when
driving with the daytime running lamp mode activated
and exterior lamp switch in positionM.
See page 130 for notes on the exterior lamp switch.
To activate the daytime running lamp mode, see
“Individual settings” – “LIGHTING” on page 117.Night security illumination
When turning off the engine, the exterior lamps switch
on for added illumination, if they were previously
switched on (except in daytime running mode). After
the last door has been closed the lamp-on time period
commences.
The lamp-on time period for night security illumination
can be set at several different timed levels from 0 (off) to
60 seconds, see “Individual settings” - “LIGHTING” on
page 117.
Notes:
Within 10 minutes after closing the last door the night
security illumination can be reactivated by opening a
door.
See “Individual settings” – “LIGHTING” on page 117 for
instructions on how to activate the function.
Deactivating night security illumination temporarily:
Turn the electronic key in starter switch to position 0
then to position 2 and back to position 0 again before
getting out of the vehicle. The night security
illumination will not be activated when the door is
opened.