oil viscosity MERCEDES-BENZ C320 WAGON 2003 S203 Owner's Manual
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340 Technical termsCOMAND*
(Cockpit Management and Data Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and navi-
gation system, as well as for other op-
tional equipment (CD changer*,
telephone*, etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up vehi-
cle information and to change component
settings. Information and messages ap-
pear in the multifunction display. The driv-
er uses the buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel to navigate through the sys-
tem and to adjust settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system for automati-
cally maintaining the vehicle speed set by
the driver.Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer and
placed on the cylinder block to uniquely
identify each engine produced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (viscos-
ity) of the oil at different temperatures. The
higher the temperature an oil can tolerate
without becoming thin, or the lower the
temperature it can tolerate without be-
coming viscous, the better the viscosity.
ESP
(Electronic Stability Program)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(Emergency Tensioning Device)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRSFSS
(Flexible Service System)
Service indicator in the multifunction
display that informs the driver when
the next vehicle maintenance service is
due.
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to the
automatic transmission for shifting. The
automatic gear shifting process can be
adapted to specific operating conditions
using the selector lever.
GPS
(Global Positioning System)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
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352 Index
Checking level 235
Consumption 235
Display messages 270
Filler neck 236
Messages in display 237, 270
Viscosity 340
Engine oil level see Oil level 233
ESP 23, 75, 340
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP 78
Messages in display 268
Switching off 77
Switching on 77
Warning lamp 254
ETD 340
Safety guidelines 59
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 64
Ethanol fuel
At the gas station 232
Switching fuels 332
Exterior lamp switch 98
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 122
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 39
Parking position for 128F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 119
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 192
First aid kit 279
Flat tire 300
Lowering the vehicle 304
Mounting the spare wheel 300
Preparing the vehicle 300
Spare wheel 281
Flexible fuel vehicles 329, 332
At the gas station 232
Switching fuels 332
Flexible Service System (FSS) 246
Flexible service system (FSS) 340
Fog lamp, rear 100, 293
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 292
Fog lamps, front 100
Messages in display 274
Replacing bulbs 293
Switching on 100
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with ESP 784MATIC 78
Front airbags 60
Front lamps
Bi-Xenon type 295
Halogen-type 294
Messages in display 272–275
Replacing bulbs 292, 294
Switching on 98
Front seat head restraints
Installing 91
Manual seat 91
Power seat* 91
Removing 91
Front seats
Heater 94
FSS 340
FSS (Flexible Service System) 246
Fuel 233
Additives 332
Cruising range 333
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 333
Fuel reserve warning lamp 258
Gasoline additives 332
Premium unleaded gasoline 233,
329, 331
Requirements 331
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367 Index
In an emergency 285
Selective settings 85
Transmission selector lever
manually 289
Vehicle in an emergency 217
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 216
Uphill driving
Cruise control 191
Upshifting 136
Useful features 203
Ashtrays 207
Cigarette lighter 208
Electrical outlet 208
Garage door opener 218
Interior storage spaces 203
Tele Aid* 210
Telephone* 209
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 116, 117
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 286
Lowering 304
Performance in cold weather 333Performance in hot weather 333
Proper use of 16
Service battery 305
Towing 310
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 285
With flexible fuel 329, 332
Vehicle battery 305
Vehicle care 248
Cup holder 251
Engine cleaning 250
Gear selector lever 251
Hard plastic trim items 252
Headlamps 250
Instrument cluster 251
Leather upholstery 252
Light alloy wheels 251
MB Tex upholstery 252
Ornamental moldings 250
Paintwork 249
Plastic and rubber parts 252
Power washer 249
Seat belts 252
Steering wheel 251
Tail lamps 250
Tar stains 249Turn signals 250
Vehicle washing 250
Window cleaning 251
Wiper blades 251
Vehicle jack 280
Vehicle lighting
Checking 233
Vehicle tool kit 279
Alignment bolt 280
Spare fuses 280
Special fuse puller 280
Towing eye bolt 280
Vehicle jack 280
Wheel bolts 280
Wheel wrench 280
Vehicle washing 250
Ventilated storage compartment 150
Ventilation
Storage compartment 150
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 343,
320
Viscosity
Engine oil 340
Voice control system*
Hands-free microphone 27
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