automatic transmission MERCEDES-BENZ C32AMG 2004 W203 Owner's Guide

381 Index
K
Key dependency memory
Settings 135
Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, mechanical 305
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 83
Checking the batteries 84
Factory setting 83
Global locking 83
Global unlocking 83
Loss of 85
Messages in display 293
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote control 82
Restoring to factory setting 83
Selective setting 83
Starting the engine
Automatic transmission* 44
Manual transmission 43
Turning off the engine 52Unlocking the trunk lid 84
Unlocking with 30
Kickdown 147, 363
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 128
Km/h or mph in speedometer 128
L
Labels, identification 338
Lamp bulbs, exterior 310
Lamps, exterior
Front 310
Light sensor 294
Messages in display 293–296
Rear 311
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 274
Battery (SmartKey) 83
Brakes 275
CHECK ENGINE 276
Engine diagnostics 276, 278
ESP 277
Fuel reserve 278Instrument cluster 274–278
PASS. AIRBAG OFF 59, 279
Seat belts 278
SRS 55, 278
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 128
Setting 128
LATCH-type child seat anchors 69
Folding back 69
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 339
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 271
License plate lamps
Messages in display 294
Replacing bulbs 311, 315
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 270
Technical data 343
Light sensor 294
Lighter see Cigarette lighter

382 IndexLighting 102
Automatic headlamp mode 103
Combination switch 105
Daytime running lamp mode 104
Door entry lamps 108
Exterior lamp switch 102
Front fog lamps 105
High beams 106
Instrument cluster illumination 109
Instruments 109
Interior 107
Locator lighting 104
Low beam 102
Manual headlamp mode 103
Night security illumination 104
Parking lamps 102
Rear fog lamp 105
Settings (control system) 129
Trunk lamp 108
Limiting the gear range 144
Limp Home Mode 147Loading 209
Instructions 214
Roof rack* 209
Ski sack* 209
Split rear bench seat* 212
Locator lighting 104
Setting 130
Lock button 363
Locking 50, 82
Automatic while driving 90
Centrally from inside 91
Fuel filler flap 249
Global, SmartKey 83
Separately the trunk 89
Vehicle in an emergency 306
Loss of keys 85
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 337
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 295
Replacing bulbs 310, 312
Lowering
Vehicle 321Lubricants
Technical data 349
M
Main dimensions 347
Maintenance 12, 265
Vehicles with E85 fuel 355
Malfunction
Displaying 122
Malfunction memory 122
Calling up 122
Clearing 122
Manual headlamp mode 103
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 308
Interior lighting control 107
Locking the trunk 89
Locking the vehicle 306
Sliding/pop-up roof* 309
Unlocking the driver’s door 305
Unlocking the trunk 90, 306
Unlocking transmission
gear selector lever 308

383 Index
Manual seat
Adjusting 33
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting head restraint height 34
Adjusting head restraint tilt 34
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Front seat head restraints 93
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 141
Gearshift lever 43
Shifting into reverse 141
Starting with 43
MAXCOOL Maximum cooling 167
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 272
Mechanical key 305
Memory function* 99, 363
Recalling positions from
memory 100
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 101
Storing key dependent settings 100Menus 114
AUDIO 118
Control system 363
In control system 116, 117
Malfunction memory 122
NAVI* 121
Settings menu 123
Standard display 118
Submenus 115
TEL* 138
Trip computer 136
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 128
Minispare wheel 302
Bolts 304
Mounting 317
Removing 302Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 150
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare* for
interior mirror 149
Automatic antiglare* for
rear view mirror 149
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 136
Interior rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 101
MON 250, 363
Motor Octane Number see MON
Mph or km/h in speedometer 128
Multicontour seat* 97
Multifunction display 113, 363
Displaying gear range 144
Selecting language 128
Standard display 117

386 IndexPedals 239
Performance
In cold weather 355
In hot weather 355
Phone book*
Loading 140
Quick search 140
Phone number*
Dialing 140
Redialing 140
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 272
Playing
CDs 191
Poly-V-belt drive 363
Layout 339
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 100
Storing into memory 100
Power assistance 239Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 35
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Memory function* 99
Removing/installing front
head restraints 94
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 364
Power washer 268
Power windows 200
Blocking of
rear door window operation 70
Side windows 200
Synchronizing 202
Practical hints
First aid kit 300
Fuses 332
Lamp in center console 279Lamps in instrument cluster 274
Messages in the display 280
Minispare wheel 302
Minispare wheel bolts 304
Symbol messages 284
Text messages 281
Towing the vehicle 328
Vehicle jack 301
Vehicle tool kit 300
Premium unleaded gasoline 353
Problems
While driving 49
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 364
Automatic transmission* 146
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 140

390 Index
Speedometer display mode 128
Station selection mode 132
Temperature (Interior)
Automatic climate control* 165
Climate control 156
Temperature indicator 127
Time display mode (Clock) 127
Units
Speedometer 128
Temperature 127
Setting current speed 207
Settings
Convenience functions 133
Factory, SmartKey 83
Individual, SmartKey 135
Lighting (control system) 129
Menus and submenus 115
Resetting all (control system) 123
Resetting in the submenu 124
Selective, SmartKey 83Settings menu
Functions in 123
Individual vehicle settings 123
Submenus 124
Shift lock 364
Shifting
Gear selector lever 44
Gear selector lever positions 145
Gearshift lever 43
Into optimal gear range
(Automatic transmission*) 143
Into reverse
(Manual transmission) 141
Side impact airbags 60
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 310, 311, 314
Side markers
Cleaning 269Side windows
Automatic opening 201
Cleaning 270
Closing 200, 201, 202
Closing fully 201
Closing with SmartKey 202
Opening 200, 201, 202
Opening fully 201
Opening with SmartKey 202
Stopping 201
Synchronizing power windows 202
Signal strength (telephone*) 139
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 48
Single wipe 48
Ski sack* 209
Installing 212
Removing 212
Unfolding and loading 209
Unloading and folding 211

394 IndexTime display
Setting 127
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 251, 261
Tire speed rating 243, 365
Tire traction 243
Tires 260, 342
Consumer information 359
Direction of rotation 261
Driving instructions 242
Retreads 260
Rims and tires 342
Service life 261
Temperature 262
Temperature grades 360
Tread depth 263
Wear pattern 262
Winter 263
Tools 300Tow-away alarm* 25, 79
Arming 80
Disarming 80
Disarming for transport 80
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 331
Towing the vehicle 328
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 230
Traction 147, 359, 365
Transmission gear selector lever
Unlocking manually 308
Transmission see
Automatic* or Manual transmission
Tread depth (tires) 263
Tread Wear 359
Trip computer 136
Trip odometer
Resetting 111Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 334
Closing the lid 87
Lamp 108
Opening 84
Opening from inside vehicle 87
Separately locking 89
Separately unlocking 90
Trunk lid emergency release 88
Trunk lid
Closing 87
Emergency release 88
Message in display 299
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 310, 311
Turn signals 47
Additional in mirrors 310
Cleaning lenses 269
Front bulbs 310, 312, 314
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 311, 315
Turning off
Engine 52