fuse box MERCEDES-BENZ C240 2003 W203 Owner's Manual

Contents
Practical hints................................ 255
What to do if … .................................. 256
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 256
Lamp in center console................ 260
Messages in the display ............... 261
Where will I find ...? ........................... 279
First aid kit ................................... 279
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 279
Spare wheel ................................. 281
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 285
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 285
Locking the vehicle ...................... 286
Changing batteries ....................... 286
Fuel filler flap ............................... 287
Manually unlocking the
transmission selector lever .......... 288
Opening/closing in an emergency..... 289
Sliding/pop-up roof* ................... 289
Replacing bulbs ................................. 290
Bulbs ............................................ 290
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 292
Side marker lamp bulb ................. 294
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 295Replacing wiper blades....................... 296
Removing ...................................... 296
Installing ....................................... 296
Flat tire ............................................... 297
Preparing the vehicle .................... 297
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 297
Battery................................................ 303
Disconnecting the battery............. 304
Removing the battery.................... 304
Charging and reinstalling
the battery .................................... 304
Reconnecting the battery.............. 305
Jump starting ...................................... 306
Towing the vehicle .............................. 308
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 311
Fuses .................................................. 312
Fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 312
Fuse box in engine
compartment ................................ 312
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk............. 313
Technical data.................................. 315
Spare parts service ............................ 316
Warranty coverage ............................. 317
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ...................... 317
Identification labels ............................ 318
Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 319
C 230 Kompressor Sport .............. 319
C 240 / C 320 (all models)........... 319
C 32 AMG ..................................... 319
Engine ................................................ 320
Rims and Tires.................................... 322
Same size tires ............................. 323
Mixed size tires ............................. 324
Spare wheel .................................. 325
Electrical system ................................ 326
Main dimensions ................................ 327
Weights .............................................. 328

234 OperationAt the gas station
Check regularly and before a long trip
1Coolant level
More information on the coolant level
can be found in the “Operation” section
(
page 238).
2Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
More information on brake fluid can be
found in the “Technical data” section
(page 332).
Removing fuse box cover
(page 312).
3Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
For more information on refilling the
reservoir, see the “Operation” section
(page 241).Engine oil level
More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Operation” section
(
page 236).
Opening hood (
page 235).
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). More information on
coolant can be found in the “Operation”
section (
page 238).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
the “Practical hints” section (
page 290).
Exterior lamp switch (
page 101).
Tire inflation pressure
More information on tire inflation pressure
can be found in the “Operation” section
(
page 243).
iUse only premium unleaded gasoline
with a minimum Posted Octane Rating
of 91 (average of 96 RON / 86 MON).
Information on gasoline quality can
normally be found on the fuel pump.
More information on gasoline can be
found in the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet.
Flexible Fuel Vehicles (MY 2003
Mercedes-Benz C 320 models, except
those equipped with manual transmis-
sion or 4MATIC*):
More information on Flexible Fuel Vehi-
cles can be found in the “Technical da-
ta” section (
page 334).
iLeaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the
?
lamp to
illuminate.
See also “Practical hints” section
(
page 259).

312 Practical hintsFuses
FusesFuse box in passenger compartment
1CoverOpening

Pull cover1 open with a screw driver or
similar tool.

Remove cover1 rearward.
Closing

Attach the cover1 in the front.

Fold the cover1 in until it engages.
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment. The amper-
ages of the fuses are also given there.
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the left hand side.
1Screw
2Cover
3Retainer
Removing/installing cover
Twist screws1 90° counterclockwise.

Pull up cover2.

Slide out retainer3 and remove cover
by pulling towards front.

Install cover2 in reverse order.
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

313 Practical hintsFuses
Opening fuse box
4Fuse box cover
5Clamps
Release clamps5.

Remove cover4.
Closing fuse box

Ensure that the sealing rubber is prop-
erly positioned.

Press the cover4 down and secure
with clamps5.
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk
The auxiliary fuse box is located in the
trunk.
1Trim panel
2Cover of auxiliary fuse box
3Special fuse extractor
Opening
Pull away trim panel1.

Remove cover2.Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the spare wheel well.

349 Index
Automatic transmission 138
Accelerator position 143
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 143
Fluid level 238
Gear ranges 140
Gear selector lever position 141
Gear shifting malfunctions 143
Kickdown 143
Manual shifting 139
One-touch gearshifting 139
Program mode selector switch 142
Selector lever position 138
Starting with 44
Transmission fluid 238
Winter program mode 142
Auxiliary fuse box 313
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 67, 341
Compatible child seats 67, 341
Self-test 67
Backrest
Folding forward 200
Folding rearward 200
Backrest tilt 33Backup lamps 291, 295
Bulbs 291
BAS 74, 341
Messages in display 263
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 286, 287
Check lamp 85
Checking 86
Battery discharged
Jump starting 306
Battery, vehicle 240, 303
Charging 304
Disconnecting 304
Messages in display 278
Reconnecting 305
Reinstalling 304
Removing 304
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 341
Bi-Xenon type*
Front lamp bulbs 293
Block heater 246
Blocking
Rear door window operation 71
Bolts
For Minispare wheel 284
For spare wheel 282Brake assist system (BAS) 341
Brake fluid 332
Checking 234
Brake lamp bulbs 291
Brake lamp, high mounted 291
Brake pads
Message in display 265
Brakes 224
Warning lamp 258
Break-in period 222
Bulbs, replacing 290
Additional turn signals 290
Backup lamps 291
Brake lamps 291
Fog lamps 290
Front lamps 290
High beam 290
High mounted brake lamp 291
License plate lamps 291, 295
Low beam 290
Parking lamps 290, 291, 293, 294
Rear fog lamp 291, 295
Side marker lamps 290, 294
Standing lamps 290, 291, 293, 294
Tail lamp assemblies 291, 295
Turn signal lamps 290, 291

353 Index
Driving
Driving abroad 230
General instructions 41, 223
Hydroplaning 227
In winter 228
Problems 49
Safety systems 73
Through standing water 229
Driving abroad 230
Driving instructions 223
Driving off 225
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 78
ABS 73
BAS 74
ESP 75
Driving systems 193
Cruise control 193
Driving safety systems 73
E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 93
Activating 129
Interrupting movement 93, 130
Electrical fuses 312
Electrical system
Technical data 326Electronic Stability Program
see ESP 23, 75, 342
Emergency call system* 210
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 212
Telephone* 185
With Tele Aid* 211
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 143
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 289
Locking the vehicle 286
Opening sliding/pop-up roof* 289
Releasing trunk lid from inside 89
Remote door unlock 216
Unlocking the vehicle 285
Emergency tensioning device
see ETD 64, 342
Emission control 231
Emission control label 318
Ending
A call (telephone) 135
Engine 320
Compartment 235
Message in display 259Starting with automatic
transmission 44
Starting with manual
transmission 44
Starting with the key 44
Turning off with the key 53
Engine cleaning 250
Engine compartment 235
Fuse box in 312
Hood 235
Engine malfunction indicator
lamp 23, 259
Engine number 342
Engine oil 236, 332
Adding 237
Additives 332
Checking level 236
Consumption 236
Display messages 270
Filler neck 237
Messages in display 238, 270
Viscosity 342
Engine oil level see Oil level 234
ESP 23, 75, 342
Four wheel electronic traction
system with ESP 78

355 Index
Fuel requirements 333
For ethanol fuel 334
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 272
Fuel tank
Capacity 330
Filler flap 233
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 329
Functions (control system) 112, 115
Resetting 120
Fuse box 312
Fuse chart 312
Fuse extractor 313
Fuses 312
Auxiliary fuse box in the trunk 313
F us e box in e ng ine com pa rtm ent 3 12
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 312
Fuse chart 312
Fuse extractor 313
Spare fuses 313G
Garage door opener 27, 217
Erasing in remote control 220
Integrated remote control 218
Rolling code programming 219
Gasoline see Fuel 234
Gasoline additives 334
Gear range 342
Automatic transmission 140
Limiting 140
Shifting into optimal 139
Gear range limit
Canceling 139
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 252
Position 141
Global
Locking 85
Unlocking 85
Global Positioning System (GPS) 342
Glove box 21, 203
Closing 203
Opening 203
Good visibility 144
GPS 342
GPS see COMAND* 210H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 292
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 218
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 252
Hazard warning flasher 104
Switching off 104
Switching on 104
Head restraints 94
Manual seats 33
Power seats* 35
Rear seats 35
Headlamp cleaning system* 241
Headlamp shut-off delay
see Delayed shut-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic control 102
Bi-Xenon type*
Replacing bulbs 293
Bi-Xenon* 341
Cleaning 251
Cleaning system* 146, 241, 338

361 Index
P
Paintwork 250
Panic alarm 72
Panic button on SmartKey 72
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 206
Parking 51, 225
Parking brake 45, 51
Engaging 51
Message in display 264
Releasing 45
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 293, 294
Switching on 101
Parking position*
Exterior rear view
mirrors 100, 131, 145
Parts see Spare parts service 316
Passenger compartment 230
Fuse box in 312
Inside rear view mirror 39
Interior lighting 105
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 206
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety 56Pedals 223
Performance
In cold weather 335
In hot weather 335
Phone book*
Loading 135
Quick search 136
Phone number*
Dialing 135
Redialing 136
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 252
Playing
CDs 179
Poly-V-belt drive 344
Layout 319
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 99
Storing into memory 99
Power assistance 224
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 35
Adjusting head restraint tilt 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35Adjusting seat height 35
Memory function 98
Removing/installing head
restraints 94
Seat fore and aft adjustment 34
Power train 344
Power washer 250
Power windows 187
Blocking of rear door window
operation 71
Side windows 187
Synchronizing 189
Practical hints
First aid kit 279
Fuses 312
Lamp in center console 260
Lamps in instrument cluster 256
Messages in the display 261
Minispare wheel bolts 284
Spare wheel 281
Spare wheel bolts 282
Towing the vehicle 308
Vehicle jack 280
Vehicle tool kit 279
Premium unleaded gasoline 333

368 IndexTow-away alarm 25, 80
Arming 80
Disarming 80
Disarming for transport 80
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 311
Towing the vehicle 308
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 217
Traction 142, 339, 345
Transmission see Automatic or
manual transmission 238
Transmission selector lever 288
Unlocking manually 288
Tread depth (tires) 245
Tread Wear 339
Trip computer 132
Trip odometer
Resetting 109
Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 313
Closing the lid 89
Lamp 106
Opening 86, 88
Opening from inside vehicle 88Separately locking 90
Separately unlocking 91
Trunk lid emergency release 89
Trunk lid
Closing 89
Message in display 272
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 290, 291
Turn signals 47
Additional in mirrors 290
Cleaning lenses 251
Front bulbs 290, 292, 294
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 291, 295
Turning off
Engine 53
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 123
Setting temperature units 123
Unlocking 30, 84
Centrally from inside 92
Driver’s door in an emergency 285
Fuel filler flap 233
Global 85
In an emergency 285Selective settings 85
Separately the trunk 91
Transmission selector lever
manually 288
Vehicle in an emergency 216
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 215
Uphill driving
Cruise control 194
Upshifting 139
Useful features 203
Ashtrays 207
Cigarette lighter 208
Garage door opener 217
Tele Aid* 209
Telephone* 208
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 119, 121
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 286
Lowering 301
Performance in cold weather 335
Performance in hot weather 335
Proper use of 16