MERCEDES-BENZ C320 2005 W203 Owner's Manual

429 Index
Ski sack* (Canada only) 234
Installing 237
Removing 237
Unfolding and loading 234
Unloading and folding 236
Sliding in
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 244
Sliding out
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 243
SmartKey 88
Changing batteries 343
Locking and unlocking 88
Opening and closing the
tilt/sliding sunroof* with 229
Opening and closing the
windows with 225
Unlocking with 32
Snow chains 291
Soft keys
Audio system 186
Sound system* 188Spare fuses 369
Spare wheel 383
Bolts 336
Mounting 353
Speed
Setting current 232
Speed settings
Cruise control 233
Speedometer 25
Settings units 135
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 135
Split rear bench seat* 237
SRS 66, 402
Indicator lamp 25, 307
Message in display 313
Standing lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 345
Standing lamps, rear
Replacing bulbs 345
Standing water
Driving instructions 271
Starter switch 23, 33
Positions 33Starting difficulties 47
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 46
Station (satellite radio)
selecting 198
Steering column
Height adjustment, electrical* 41
Height adjustment, manual 40
Length adjustment, electrical* 41
Length adjustment, manual 40
Steering gear oil
Message in display 327
Steering wheel
Adjusting 39
Buttons 26
Cleaning 299
Electrical adjustment* 40
Manual adjustment 40
Steering wheel gearshift control
(C 55 AMG only)
Automatic transmission* 164
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 256

430 IndexStopping
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 229
Windows 225
Storage compartments
Glove box 241
Storage spaces
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 244
Cup holders in front of
seat armrest 243
Storing
station (satellite radio) 200
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 107
Submenus
Convenience 146
For settings 123
In control system 125
Instrument cluster 135, 137
Lighting 141
Resetting functions in
Control system 133
Selecting 133
Settings menu 133
Time/Date 137
Vehicle 145Substitute lamps
Bulbs 344
Sun visors 171
Sunshade* 172
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 393
Switching off
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 145
Delayed (exterior lamps) 143
Engine 56
ESP 80
Hazard warning flasher 114
Headlamps 55
Seat heating* 105
Switching on
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 145
ESP 81Front fog lamps 112
Hazard warning flasher 114
Headlamps 49
High beam headlamps 50
High beams 113
Low beam headlamps 49
Rear fog lamp 113
Seat heating* 105
Windshield wipers 51
Symbols 15
Synchronizing
Power windows 226
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 230
T
Tachometer 25, 119
Overspeed range 119
Tail lamps
Cleaning 297
Messages in display 325
Replacing bulbs 345, 351
Tar stains 296

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Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 390
Brake fluid 390
Coolant 387, 388
Coolants 394
Electrical system 384
Engine 378
Engine oil additives 390
Engine oils 390
Flexible fuel vehicles 392
Fuel requirements 391
Fuels 387, 388
Gasoline additives 392
Lubricants 387
Main dimensions 385
Premium unleaded gasoline 391
Rims and tires 380
Weights 386
Windshield washer 389
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 389, 396Tele Aid* 248
Emergency calls 250
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 253
Initiating an emergency
call manually 251
Message in display 328
Remote door unlock 255
Roadside Assistance 252
SOS button 251
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 256
System self-check 249
Tele Aid System 249, 403
Upgrade scenario 254
Telematics* 403
Telephone* 26, 247
Answering a call 151
Dialing a number from
the phone book 152
Ending a call 152
Hands-free microphone 29Loading phone book 152
Message in display 328
Operation 150, 208
Redialing 153
Temperature
Display mode 135
Grades of tires 398
Setting interior temperature 177
Setting units in display 135
Tires 288
Tie-down rings* (Trunk) 240
Tightening torque
(Wheel bolts) 359, 403
Tilt
Head restraint, manual seat 37
Head restraint, power seat* 39
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
Closing 227, 341
Closing with SmartKey 229
Messages in display 328
Opening 227, 341
Opening with SmartKey 229
Stopping 229
Synchronizing 230

432 IndexTime
Setting hours 137
Setting minutes 138
Time display
Setting 139
Time synchronization*
With head unit 137
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 277, 287
Tire speed rating 269, 403
Tire traction 269
Tires 286, 380
Consumer information 397
Direction of rotation 287
Driving instructions 268
Retreads 286
Rims and tires 380
Rotating 289
Service life 287
Temperature 288
Temperature grades 398Traction 397
Tread depth 290
Wear pattern 289
Winter 290
Tools 329
Tow away alarm*
Canceling alarm 86
Tow-away alarm* 85
Arming 85
Disarming 85
Disarming for transport 85
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 368
Towing the vehicle 365
Traction 162, 403
Traction (Tires) 397
Transmission gear selector lever
Unlocking manually 340
Transmission see
Automatic* or Manual transmission
Traveling abroad 272Tread depth (tires) 290
Tread Wear 397
Trip computer 148
Trip odometer
Resetting 119
Trunk
Closing the lid 94
Fuse box in 371
Lamp 116
Opening 91
Opening from inside vehicle 93
Opening from outside vehicle 92
Tie-down rings 240
Trunk lid emergency release 95
Trunk lid
Closing 94
Emergency release 95
Message in display 328
Turn signal lamps, front
Messages in display 326
Replacing bulbs 345

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Turn signal lamps, in mirrors
Messages in display 326
Turn signal lamps, rear
Messages in display 326
Replacing bulbs 345
Turn signals 50
Additional in mirrors 345
Cleaning lenses 297
Front bulbs 345
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 345
Turning inward
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 244
Turning off
Engine 56
Turning outward
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 244U
Units
Setting speedometer units 135
Setting temperature units 135
Unlocking 32, 88
Centrally from inside 96
Driver’s door in an emergency 337
Fuel filler flap 275
Global 89
Glove box 241
In an emergency 337
Selective settings 89
Transmission gear selector
lever manually 340
Trunk in an emergency 338
Vehicle in an emergency 255
With the SmartKey 32
Upgrade scenario
Tele Aid* 254
Uphill driving
Cruise control 232
Upholstery
Cleaning 299Upshifting 158
Useful features 241
Ashtrays 245
Cigarette lighter 246
Electrical outlet 247
Interior storage spaces 241
Tele Aid* 248
Telephone* 247
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 376
Vehicle
Individual settings 132, 134
Locking 97
Locking in an emergency 338
Lowering 359
Performance in cold weather 393
Performance in hot weather 393
Service battery 360
Towing 365
Unlocking 97
Unlocking in an emergency 337
With flexible fuel 392

434 IndexVehicle battery 360
Vehicle care 295
Cloth upholstery 300
Cup holders 299
Engine cleaning 297
Gear selector lever 299
Hard plastic trim items 299
Headlamps 297
Instrument cluster 298
Leather upholstery 299
Light alloy wheels 298
MB Tex upholstery 300
Ornamental moldings 297
Paintwork 296
Plastic and rubber parts 300
Power washer 296
Seat belts 299
Side markers 297
Steering wheel 299Tail lamps 297
Tar stains 296
Turn signals 297
Upholstery 299
Vehicle washing 297
Window cleaning 298
Wiper blades 298
Wood trims 300
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 331
Vehicle lighting
Checking 277
Vehicle status message memory 130
Calling up 130
Clearing 131
Vehicle status messages
Displaying 131Vehicle tool kit 329
Alignment bolt 329
Collapsible wheel chock 329
Gloves 329
Jack 329
Protective wrap (C 55 AMG only) 329
Removing (C 55 AMG only) 330
Removing (except C 55 AMG) 329
Spare fuses 329
Spare wheel bolts 329
Towing eye bolt 329
Valve extractor
(C 55 AMG only) 329, 331
Vehicle jack 329
Wheel wrench 329
Vehicle washing 297
VIN 376, 403
Voice control system* 403
Hands-free microphone 29

435 Index
W
Warning lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 48
Warranty coverage 375
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level
Checking 277
Washing the vehicle 295
Wear pattern (tires) 289
Weights 386
Wheel bolts 336
Wheel change
Tightening torque 359
Wheels
Tires and wheels 286
Window curtain air bags 64
Windows see Side windowsWindshield
Defogging 178
Refilling washer fluid 285
Replacing wiper blades 352
Washer fluid 285, 396
Washer system 396
Windshield washer fluid 396
Message in display 328
Mixing ratio 396
Refilling 285
Wiping with 52
Windshield washer system 396
Windshield wipers 51
Fast wiper speed 51
Intermittent wiping 52
Replacing wiper blades 352
Single wipe 52
Switching on 51
Wiping with
windshield washer fluid 52Winter driving 290
Block heater (Canada only) 291
Snow chains 291
Tires 290
Winter driving instructions 270
Winter tires 290
Wiper blades
Cleaning 298
Installing 352
Removing 352
Replacing 352
Wiping
With windshield washer fluid 52
Wood trims
Cleaning 300
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon* 399

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