MERCEDES-BENZ C320 2005 W203 Owner's Manual

419 Index
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 89
Checking the batteries 91
Factory setting 89
Global locking 89
Global unlocking 89
Loss of 91
Messages in display 322
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 88
Restoring to factory setting 90
Selective setting 89
Starting the engine,
automatic transmission* 47
Starting the engine,
manual transmission 46
Turning off the engine 56
Unlocking the trunk lid 91
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 163, 401
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 135
Km/h or mph in speedometer 135L
Labels, identification 376
Lamp bulbs, exterior 344
Lamp sensor
Message in display 324
Lamps, exterior
Front 345
Light sensor 324
Messages in display 323–326
Rear 345
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 302
Battery (SmartKey) 89
Brakes 25, 303
Engine diagnostics 304, 307
Engine malfunction 25, 304–305
ESP 25, 306
Front fog lamps 109
Front passenger
front air bag off 27, 63, 70, 308
Fuel reserve 25, 307
High beam headlamps 25Instrument cluster 302–307
Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 292
Rear fog lamp 109
Seat belt telltale 25, 307
SRS 25, 59, 307
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 136
Setting 136
LATCH-type child seat anchors 73
Folding back 74
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 377
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 299
Lever for voice control system* 23
License plate lamps
Messages in display 324
Replacing bulbs 345
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 298
Technical data 381, 382

420 IndexLight sensor 324
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 109
Automatic headlamp mode 110
Combination switch 113
Daytime running lamp mode 111
Door entry lamps 116
Exterior lamp switch 109
Front fog lamps 112
High beams 113
Instrument cluster illumination 117
Instruments 117
Interior 115
Locator lighting 112
Low beam 109
Manual headlamp mode 110
Night security illumination 112
Parking lamps 109
Rear fog lamp 113
Settings (control system) 141
Standing lamps 109
Trunk lamp 116Limiting the gear range 159
Limp Home Mode 167
Loading 234
Cargo tie-down rings* 240
Instructions 239
Roof rack* 234
Split rear bench seat* 237
Locator lighting 112
Setting 143
Lock button 401
Locking 54, 88
Automatic while driving 96
Centrally from inside 96
Fuel filler flap 275
Global, SmartKey 89
Glove box 241
Vehicle in an emergency 338
Loss of keys 91
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet 375
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 324–325
Replacing bulbs 345, 347
Switching on 49Lowering
Vehicle 359
Lubricants
Technical data 387
M
Main dimensions 385
Main fuse box
In passenger compartment 370
Mainodometer 121
Maintenance 12, 292
Vehicles with E85 fuel 393
Maintenance service
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator 293
Major service (Service B) 292
Minor service (Service A) 292
Overdue 293
Types 293
When due 292
Maintenance service indicator 292
Calling up 293, 294
Clearing 293, 294
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 292, 401

421 Index
Manual headlamp mode 110
Manual operation
Interior lighting control 115
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 339
Locking the vehicle 338
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 341
Unlocking the driver’s door 337
Unlocking the trunk 338
Unlocking transmission
gear selector lever 340
Manual seat
Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 37
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 100
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36Manual shift program (C 55 AMG only)
Activating 166
Automatic transmission* 165
Deactivating 167
Manual transmission 154
Gearshift lever 46, 155
Shifting into reverse 155
Starting with 46
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 300
Mechanical key 337
Memory
TV station 200
Memory function* 106, 401
Recalling positions from
memory 107
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 108
Storing key dependent settings 107Menus 122
AUDIO 127
In control system 124, 125
NAV* 130
Settings menu 132
Standard display 126
Submenus 123
TEL* 150
Trip computer 148
Vehicle status message memory 130
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 135
Minispare wheel 383
Minispare wheel (except C 55 AMG) 333
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position* 170
Adjusting 41
Automatic antiglare*
for interior mirror 169

422 Index
Automatic antiglare*
for rear view mirror 169
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 148
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 108
MON 276, 401
Motor Octane Number see MON
Mph or km/h in speedometer 135
Multicontour seats* 104
Multifunction display 121, 401
Displaying gear range 159
Selecting language 136
Setting date (day) 140
Setting date (month) 139
Setting date (year) 141
Multifunction display messages
ABS 310
BAS 311
Brake fluid 315
Brake pads 315Coolant 316–318
Cruise control 319
Display 319
Doors 319
Engine oil 320–321
ESP 312–313
Fuel cap 305, 322
Hood 322
Key, SmartKey 322
Lamps, exterior 323–326
Oil 320–321
Parking brake 315
Restraint system 313
Seat belt system 327
SRS 313
Steering gear oil level 327
Tele Aid* 328
Telephone* 328
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 328
Trunk lid 328
Windshield washer fluid 328
Multifunction steering
wheel 26, 122, 401
Buttons 122N
Navigation system*
Operating 130
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 112
Setting 143
O
Occupant safety 58
Air bags 59
Children and air bags 60
Children in the vehicle 67
Fastening the seat belt 43
Infant and child restraint systems 67
LATCH-type child seat anchors 73
Seat belts 43, 62
Odometer, main 121
Oil
Adding 281
Oil level see Engine oil level
Oil see Engine oil

423 Index
One-touch gearshifting 158
Canceling gear range limit 158
Downshifting 158
Upshifting 158
Opening
Cup holder, in rear seat armrest 245
Doors from the inside 92
Fuel filler flap 276
Fuel filler flap manually 339
Glove box 241
Hood 278
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
in an emergency 341
Side windows 223
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 227, 341
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
with SmartKey 229
Trunk 91
Trunk from the inside 93
Trunk from the outside 92
Windows 223
Windows with SmartKey 225Operating
Audio system 183
CD player* 129
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Navigation system* 130
Radio 128
Radio transmitters 272
Satellite radio* 128
Telephone* 150, 183, 208
Vehicle outside the
USA and Canada 13
Operating safety
Audio system 183
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 297
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 101, 103
Outside temperature 127
Outside temperature indicator 119
Overdue maintenance service 293
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 401P
Paintwork 296
Panic alarm* 76
Panic button on SmartKey 76
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 245
Parking 54, 267
Parking brake 48, 54
Engaging 54
Message in display 315
Releasing 48
Parking lamps
Messages in display 325
Parking lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 345
Parking lamps, rear
Replacing bulbs 345
Parking position*
Exterior rear view
mirrors 108, 148, 170
Parts service 374

424 IndexPassenger compartment 272
Interior lighting 115
Interior rear view mirror 41
Main fuse box in 370
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 245
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 265
Performance
In cold weather 393
In hot weather 393
Phone book*
Loading 152
Quick search 153
Phone number*
Dialing 152
Redialing 153
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 300
Playing
CDs 204Poly-V-belt drive 401
Layout 377
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 107
Storing into memory 107
Power assistance 265
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Memory function* 106
Removing/installing front
head restraints 100
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 227
Power train 402
Power washer 296Power windows 223
Blocking of rear door
window operation 75
Side windows 223
Synchronizing 226
Practical hints
Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only) 334
Collapsible wheel chock 332
First aid kit 329
Fuses 369
Lamp in center console 308
Lamps in instrument cluster 302
Minispare wheel
(except C 55 AMG) 333
Spare wheel bolts 336
Symbol messages 314
Text messages 310
Towing the vehicle 365
Vehicle jack 329, 331
Vehicle status messages
in the display 309
Vehicle tool kit 329

425 Index
Premium unleaded gasoline 391
Problems
While driving 53
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode 121
Program mode selector switch 402
Automatic shift program,
automatic transmission* 162
Manual shift program (C 55 AMG only),
automatic transmission* 166
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 153
R
Radio
Selecting stations 128
Radio operation 191
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 272Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 150
Reading lamp 115
Rear bench seat
Foldable* 237
Rear door window
Blocking operation 75
Rear fog lamp 345
Bulb 345
Indicator lamp 109
Switching on 113
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 351
Rear lamps
Messages in display 323–326
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 101
Rear passenger compartment,
adjustable air vents 182
Rear seat ashtray 246Rear seat head restraints 101
Adjusting 101
Adjusting tilt 103
Folding back, electrical 102
Folding back, manual 102
Installing 103
Outer seats 103
Placing upright 102
Removing 103
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 173
Rear window sunshade* 172
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 362
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 256
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 390
Refueling 275
Regular checks 277
Reinstalling vehicle battery 361
Remote control
SmartKey 88

426 IndexRemote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 255
Removing
Ski sack* (Canada only) 237
Vehicle battery 361
Vehicle tool kit
(C 55 AMG only) 330
Vehicle tool kit
(except C 55 AMG) 329
Wheel 355
Wiper blades 352
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 351
Brake lamp bulbs 351
Bulbs 344
Fog lamp bulb, rear 351
Front lamp bulbs 345, 347
Fuses 369
High beam bulbs 348
High beam bulbs
(xenon-type* headlamps) 349
License plate lamp bulbs 351
Low beam bulbs 347
Parking lamp bulbs, front 348, 350Parking lamp bulbs, rear 351
Rear lamp bulbs 345, 351
Side marker lamp bulbs, front 350
Side marker lamp bulbs, rear 351
Standing lamp bulbs, front 348, 350
Standing lamp bulbs, rear 351
Tail lamp bulbs 351
Turn signal lamp bulbs,
front 348, 350
Turn signal lamp bulbs,
rear 351
Wiper blades 352
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button in the
instrument cluster 117, 132, 133
Resetting
All functions (control system) 132
All functions of a submenu 133
Fuel consumption 150
Maintenance service indicator 294
Trip odometer 119REST 402
Restraint system
Message in display 313
Restraint system see Infant and
child restraint systems
Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 155
Rims 380
Roadside Assistance 12
RON 276, 402
Roof rack* 234
Rubber parts
Cleaning 300
S
Safety
Occupant 58
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 77

427 Index
Satellite radio
additional text information 200
general information 196
manual channel input 198
storing of station 200
Seat belt force limiter 67
Seat belt height adjustment 45
Seat belt height adjustment,
front seats 45
Seat belt system
Message in display 327
Seat belt telltale 25
Seat belts 64
Cleaning 299
Fastening 43
Height adjustment 45
Proper use of 45, 66
Safety guidelines 62
Telltale 307
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 104Seat heating*
Switching off 105
Switching on 105
Seats 98
Adjusting 35
Easy entry/exit feature* 98
Heating* 105
Manual seat 36
Multicontour seat* 104
Power seat* 38
Split rear bench seat* 237
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings* 240
Selecting
Automatic time change
(Daylight Saving Time
(DST) summer/winter) 139
Display for status indicator 136
station (satellite radio) 198
Selecting radio mode 191
Selector lever see gear selector leverSelf-test
BabySmart
TM air bag
deactivation system 70
Tele Aid* 249
Service
Parts 374
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 375
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 287
Service see Maintenance
Service System see FSS
Setting
Convenience functions 146
Cruise control 232
Date (day) 140
Date (month) 139
Date (year) 141
Daytime running lamp mode 142
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 108
Higher speed in cruise control 233
Hours (clock) 137

428 Index
Individual vehicle settings 132
Instrument lighting 117
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 145
Key dependent memory 147
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 141
Language, multifunction display 136
Locator lighting 143
Lower speed in cruise control 233
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 135
Minutes (clock) 138
Night security illumination 143
Parking position* for exterior
rear view mirrors 148
Radio station 198
Speed in cruise control 233
Speedometer display mode 135
Temperature (Interior) 177
Temperature indicator 135
Time display mode (Clock) 139
Units
Speedometer 135
Temperature 135Setting current speed 232
Setting the temperature 177
Settings
Convenience functions 146
Factory, SmartKey 89
Individual, SmartKey 147
Lighting (control system) 141
Menus and submenus 123
Resetting all (control system) 132
Resetting in the submenu 133
Selective, SmartKey 89
Settings menu
Functions in 132
Individual vehicle settings 132
Submenus 133
Shift lock 402
Shift program mode 121
Shifting
Gear selector lever 47, 156
Gear selector lever positions 160
Gearshift lever 46, 155
Into optimal gear range
(automatic transmission*) 158
Into reverse
(Manual transmission) 155Side impact air bags 64
Side marker lamps, front
Messages in display 323
Replacing bulbs 345
Side marker lamps, rear
Replacing bulbs 345
Side markers
Cleaning 297
Side windows
Automatic opening 224
Cleaning 298
Closing 223, 224, 225
Closing fully 224
Closing with SmartKey 225
Opening 223, 224, 225
Opening fully 224
Opening with SmartKey 225
Stopping 225
Synchronizing power windows 226
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 52
Single CD mode selector 185
Single wipe 52