trunk MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2002 W203 Owner's Guide

294 Malfunction and warning messages
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Note:
Certain malfunction and warning messages are
accompanied by an audible signal.
Malfunction and warning messages in red are always
accompanied by an audible signal.
Temporary messages such as “TRUNK OPEN!” will not
be stored in the malfunction message memory.
Wa r n i n g !
All categories of messages contain important
information which should be taken note of and,
where malfunction indicated, addressed as soon as
possible at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Failure to repair condition noted may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty, or result in property damage or personal
injury.
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307 Malfunction and warning messages
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* C = Category, see page 293
HOOD* C = Category, see page 293.See page 318 for hood.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
TRUNK OPEN! 2
Line 1 Line 2 C*
HOOD OPEN! 2
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314 First aid kit
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First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the storage space (1) in the
shelf below the rear window.
Lift cover. Remove first aid kit.Stowing things in the vehicle
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seat backs. Do not place anything on the shelf
below the rear window.
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315 Fuses
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Most of your vehicle’s electrical components are fused
with safety fuses. With the exception of the brake lights,
all individual lighting system components are
electronically fused. Before replacing a blown safety
fuse, determine the cause of the short circuit. Always
observe amperage and color of fuse.
The circuit for components is protected by a cycled
circuit breaker interrupted if too much current is being
drawn. The circuit closes automatically after a short
time; the circuit is broken again if the malfunction
reoccurs.
A lways us e a new fus e for re placeme nt. Never atte mp t to
repair or bridge a blown fuse.
A fuse chart is located in fuse box (1).
A fuse extractor is located in the auxiliary fuse box in
the trunk, see page 317.Fuse box in the passenger compartment
1Fuse box in passenger compartment
To gain access to fuse box, pull cover away from fuse
box (arrow) and remove rearward.
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317 Fuses
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Auxiliary fuse box in the trunk
1Trim panel
2Cover of auxiliary fuse box
3Special fuse pullerTo o p e n :
Pull trim panel (1) away. Remove the cover (2) of
auxiliary fuse box.
Note:
In the cover (2) of the auxiliary fuse box the special fuse
puller (3) is positioned.
To c l o s e :
Put the cover (2) of auxiliary fuse box on. Press the trim
panel (1) on.
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325 Spare wheel
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1Vehicle tool kit, towing eye bolt, wheel bolts and
jack
2Spare wheel
3Storage trayLift trunk floor and engage handle in upper edge of
trunk.
Always lower trunk floor before closing trunk lid.
To remove the spare wheel:
Take out the vehicle tool kit tray.
Turn t he luggage b owl coun ter clock wise an d re move t he
spare wheel.
To store spare wheel:
Place spare wheel in wheel well and secure it with
luggage bowl. Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop.
Place vehicle tool kit tray in luggage bowl.
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326 TIREFIT
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TIREFIT, vehicle tools, storage compartment
(C 32 AMG only)
The TIREFIT, vehicle tools and the storage compartment
are located below the trunk floor.1Jack
2TIREFIT
3Air pump
4Vehicle tool kit
5Towin g eye b ol t
For notes on the TIREFIT and air pump, see page 337.
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327 Jack
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To prepare the jack for use:
Remove the jack from the spare wheel well under the
trunk floor.
Push the crank handle up and turn clockwise until it
engages (operational position).Storing the jack in the trunk:
Before storing the jack, it should be fully collapsed, with
handle folded in (storage position).
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338 Tires, Wheels
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Sealing tire with TIREFIT
1. Set parking brake and turn on hazard warning
flasher.
2. Move selector lever to position “P” and turn off
engine.
3. Take TIREFIT out of trunk, see page 326.
4. Shake contents of TIREFIT container.
Screw hose (1) on to TIREFIT container.
TIREFIT is now ready for use.5. Unscrew valve tire cap. Remove tire valve (2) using
valve stem r emoval tool (3 ). Do n ot p lace tir e valve in
sand or dirt.
1
P 40.10-2158-26
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339 Tires, Wheels
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index 6. Remove plug (4) from end of hose (1) and push hose
(1) onto valve stem.
7. Hold container upside down (hose down) and
squeeze entire contents of container into tire.
8. Pull hose (1) off and screw tire valve (2) using valve
stem tool (3) into the valve stem.
Note:
A spare tire valve is stored with the valve stem tool.
9. Install plug (4) onto end of hose (1).
10. The air pump is located inside the wheel well in the
trunk. Observe instructions on air pump label.
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