Battery MERCEDES-BENZ C300 2008 W204 Service Manual
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Page 474 of 509
473 Technical data
Electrical system
Electrical system
ModelC 2301
C 230 Sport1
C 230 4MATIC1
C 230 4MATIC Sport1
1Canada only.
C 300
C 300 Sport
C 300 4MATIC
C 300 4MATIC SportC 3501
C 350 Sport
C 350 4MATIC1
C 350 4MATIC Sport1
Generator (alternator)14 V/150 A14 V/150 A14 V/150 A
Starter motor12 V/1.4 kW12 V/1.4 kW12 V/1.4 kW
Battery12 V/84 Ah12 V/84 Ah12 V/84 Ah
Spark plugsNGK PLKR 6A
Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33NGK PLKR 6A
Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33NGK PLKR 6A
Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33
Electrode gap0.031 in (0.8 mm)0.031 in (0.8 mm)0.031 in (0.8 mm)
Tightening torque15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)15 – 22 lb-ft (20 – 30 Nm)
Page 489 of 509
488 Index
Phone cook 233
Radio operation 194
Satellite radio* operation 200
Sound settings 189
Surround sound* (Canada only) 190
SYS menu 192
SYS menu, Bluetooth
® settings 192
SYS menu, display settings 192
SYS menu, language settings 193
SYS menu, reset to factory
settings 193
Telephone menu* 222
Volume 189
Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 100
Automatic central locking 80
Activating/deactivating
(Control system) 173
Automatic climate control (3-zone) see Cli-
mate control system
Automatic headlamp mode 109, 172
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 115
Automatic shift program 144Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 142
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) 146
Fluid 476, 477
Fluid level 328
Gear ranges 143
Gear shifting malfunctions 146
Hill start assist system 246
Kickdown 142
Shifting procedure 139
Starting the engine 127
Transmission fluid 328
Automatic transmission*
Automatic shift program 144
Gear selector lever 138
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 145
Gear selector lever positions 140
Program mode selector switch 144
Aux socket 220B
Backrest 281
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 430, 431
Bar 356
BAS 60
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 78
Replacing 428
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only)
Checking battery condition 78
Replacing 428
Battery 448
Battery, vehicle 446
Charging 449
Discharged, Jump starting 451
Disconnecting 448
Message in display 399
Reconnecting 450
Removing 449
Bead 356
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Page 493 of 509
492 Index
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Maximum cooling MAX COOL 256
Dual-zone automatic climate control see
Climate control system
E
Easy-entry/exit feature*
(Canada only) 95, 174
EBP 61
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet
Glove box 293
Rear passenger compartment 293
Electrical system, Technical Data 473
Electronic Brake Proportioning see EBP
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Electronic traction system 63
Emergency call system 295
Emergency calls, Tele Aid* 296
Emergency operation (Limp-Home
Mode) 146Emergency operations
Gear selector lever*, Unlocking 426
Locking the vehicle 424
Releasing from inside 271
Remote door lock* 302
Remote door unlock* 301
Unlocking the trunk 425
Unlocking the vehicle 424
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 451
First aid kit 420
Flat tire 440
Fuses 456
Instrument cluster, Indicator
lamps 374–383
Roadside Assistance 12
Roadside Assistance* (Tele
Aid*) 299
Towing the vehicle 453
Emission control 320
Emission control information label 463
Emission control system warranties 10Engine
Adding engine oil 328
Belt layout 464
Cleaning 366
Compartment 325
Coolant 329, 478, 484
Malfunction indicator lamp 27, 378
Number 462, 463
Oil 327, 476, 480
Residual heat and ventilation 266
Starting 127
Technical data 465
Turning off 134
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 327
Adding 328
Additives 480
Checking level (Dipstick) 327
Consumption 327
Dipstick 327
Filler neck 327, 328
Recommended engine oils and oil
filters 476
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496 Index
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 97
Auto-dimming 99, 100
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 421
Jump starting 451K
Key, Mechanical 424
Loss of 79
Key, SmartKey 70
Battery check lamp 70, 72
Factory setting 71
Global locking and unlocking 71
Lock button 70
Locking and unlocking 70
Loss of 79
Messages in display 408
Opening button for trunk 70
Panic button 58
Remote control 70
Restoring to factory setting 73
Selective setting 72
Starting the engine 127
Steering wheel lock 82
Switching on ignition with 82
Turning off engine 135
Unlock button 70Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 73
Battery check lamp 73, 77
Closing, Trunk 269
Factory setting 76
Global locking and unlocking 77
Important notes on using
KEYLESS-GO* 75
Locking and unlocking 73
Opening button for trunk 73
Panic button 58
Restoring to factory setting 78
Selective setting 77
Starting the engine 128
Switching on ignition with 84
Unlock button 73
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only)
Lock button 73
Loss of 79
Messages in display 407
Remote control 73
Turning off engine 135
Kickdown 142
Kilopascal 357
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497 Index
L
Labels 462
Certification 462
Emission control information 463
Tire and Loading Information 335
Lamps, exterior 431
Light sensor 409
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 59, 374
Air bag Off 40
Battery check lamp (SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 77
Battery check lamp (SmartKey) 72
Brake warning lamp 27
Brakes 376
Engine diagnostics 27, 378
Engine malfunction 27, 378
ESP
®27, 376, 379, 380
Front passenger front air bag off 29,
45, 385, 386
Fuel reserve 380
High beam headlamps 27
Instrument cluster 374–383
Maintenance service indicator 362
Seat belt telltale 27, 380
SRS 27, 382Turn signals 27
Language 193
Language, Setting 168
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Lever
For cruise control 242
License plate lamps
Messages in display 411
Replacing bulbs 431, 437
Light alloy wheels, Cleaning 370
Light sensor
Message in display 409
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 108
Automatic headlamp mode 109
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 112
Daytime running lamp mode 110
Door entry lamps 116
High beam flasher 112
Instrument cluster illumination 148
Interior 114
Manual headlamp mode 108
Trunk 116
Limp-home mode 146Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting 172
Lock button
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*, Canada
only) 76, 125
Key, SmartKey 70
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only) 73
Locking 133
Vehicle in an emergency 425
Locking knob 79
Loss of
Key, Mechanical 79
Key, SmartKey 79
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only) 79
Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 461
Low beam headlamps
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 431
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 431, 433
Lowering
Vehicle 445
Lubricants 476
Lumbar support* 91
Page 499 of 509
498 Index
M
Maintenance 11, 362
Automatic Call (Tele Aid*) 302
Calling up service indicator
display 363
Clearing service indicator
message 362
Maintenance System 362
Resetting service indicator 363
Service indicator message 362
Service term exceeded 363
Vehicles with E85 fuel 483
Manual headlamp mode 108
Manual transmission 136, 137
Gearshift lever 126, 137
Shift positions 137
Starting the engine 127
Maximum load rating, Tires 357
Maximum loaded
vehicle weight 340, 357
Maximum tire
inflation pressure 354, 357
Maximum tire load rating 353
Memory function* (Canada only) 102
Menus see Control systemMessages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Microphone, Hands-free 31
Minispare wheel 422, 471
Mounting 441
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position*
(Canada only) 101
Adjusting 97
Auto-dimming* for rear view
mirrors 100
Exterior rear view mirrors 97
Interior rear view mirror 97
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 15
MON 478
MP3
Playback options 220
Selecting a folder 219
Selecting a track 219
Multifunction display 151
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menusMultifunction display messages
ABS 389, 398
Battery, vehicle 399
Brake fluid 400
Brake pads 399
Coolant 402
Coolant level 405
Doors 406
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) 401
ESP
®389, 397, 398
Fog lamps 410
Front passenger front air bag 393
Fuel cap 406
Gear selector lever 392
Headlamps 411
Hood 406
Key, SmartKey 408
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only) 407
Lamps, exterior 409
License plate lamps 411
Light sensor 409
Low tire pressure 418
Parking brake 401
Parking lamps 411
Page 506 of 509
505 Index
Tools 420
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 54
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) 420,
455
Towing the vehicle 453
Tow-start 451, 453
TPMS, Tire Pressure Monitoring System*
(USA only) 344
Traction 316, 355, 358
Transmission gear selector lever see
Gear selector lever*
Transmission see Automatic
transmission*
Traveling abroad 318
Tread 358
Tread depth, Tires 333
Tread depth, Winter tires 360
Treadwear indicators 358
Trip computer 156
Trip odometer
Resetting 157Trunk
Closing 269, 424
Closing trunk from inside 269
Closing trunk from outside 269
Emergency release 271
Lighting 116
Message in display 419
Opening from inside 269
Opening from outside 269
Unlocking in an emergency 424
Valet locking 272
Tumbler holder see Cup holder
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 367
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 436
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 434
Replacing bulbs (rear) 436
Turn signals 131
Additional in mirrors 431
Bulbs 431
Bulbs (Bi-Xenon) 436
Bulbs (Halogen) 434
Indicator lamp 27
Messages in display 413U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 359
Units, Setting
Speedometer 168
Uphill driving
Cruise control 243
Upholstery
Cleaning 372
Useful features 289
V
Valet locking 272
Vanity mirrors
In the sun visor 289
Vehicle
Battery 446
Breaking-in period 310
Care 364
Dimensions 474
Individual settings 165, 166
Locking/unlocking 70, 73
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 424
Lowering 445
Service battery 446
Towing 453