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Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2004 C-Class Operator's Manual (400 pages)

C-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.29 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Introduction

9
- Product Information
  9
- Operator's Manual
  10
- Where to Find It
  14
- Symbols
  15
- Operating Safety
  16
  - Proper Use of the Vehicle
    16
- Problems with Your Vehicle
  17
- Reporting Safety Defects
  18
At a Glance

19
- Cockpit
  20
- Instrument Cluster
  22
- Antilock Brake
  23
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
  24
- Center Console
  25
  - Upper Part
    25
  - Lower Part
    26
- Overhead Control Panel
  27
- Door Control Panel
  28
Getting Started

29
- Unlocking
  30
  - Unlocking with the Smartkey
    30
- Adjusting
  32
  - Seats
    32
  - Steering Wheel
    36
  - Mirrors
    38
- Driving
  40
  - Fastening the Seat Belt
    40
  - Starting the Engine
    43
  - Switching on Headlamps
    46
  - Turn Signals and High Beam
    47
  - Windshield Wipers
    47
  - Problems While Driving
    49
- Parking and Locking
  50
  - Parking Brake
    50
  - Switching off Headlamps
    51
  - Turning off Engine
    52
Safety and Security

53
- Occupant Safety
  54
  - Airbags
    55
  - Seat Belts
    60
  - Children in the Vehicle
    63
  - Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation
    70
- Panic Alarm
  71
  - Activating
    71
  - Deactivating
    71
- Driving Safety Systems
  72
  - Abs
    72
  - Bas
    73
  - Esp
    74
  - Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4MATIC) with the ESP
    77
- Anti-Theft Systems
  78
  - Immobilizer
    78
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    78
  - Tow-Away Alarm
    79
Controls in Detail

81
- Locking and Unlocking
  82
  - Smartkey
    82
  - Opening the Doors from the Inside
    85
  - Opening the Trunk
    86
  - Closing the Trunk
    87
  - Trunk Lid Emergency Release
    88
  - Separately Locking the Trunk
    89
  - Separately Unlocking the Trunk
    90
  - Automatic Central Locking
    90
  - Locking and Unlocking from
    91
  - The Inside
    91
- Seats
  92
  - Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
    92
  - Removing and Installing Front Seat Head Restraints
    93
  - Rear Seat Head Restraints
    94
  - Multicontour Seat
    97
  - Heated Seats
    98
- Memory Function
  99
- Lighting
  102
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    102
  - Combination Switch
    105
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    106
  - Interior Lighting
    107
  - Door Entry Lamps
    108
  - Trunk Lamp
    108
- Instrument Cluster
  109
  - Instrument Cluster Illumination
    109
  - Coolant Temperature Display
    110
  - Call up Coolant Temperature
    110
  - Trip Odometer
    111
  - Tachometer
    111
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    111
Function

110
- Control System
  113
  - Multifunction Display
    113
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    114
  - Menus
    116
  - Standard Display Menu
    118
  - AUDIO Menu
    118
  - Call up Digital Speedometer
    118
  - Select Radio Station
    119
  - Select Satellite Radio Station
    119
  - Operate CD Player
    120
  - NAVI* Menu
    121
  - Operate Cassette Player
    121
  - Malfunction Memory Menu
    122
  - Settings Menu
    123
  - Trip Computer Menu
    136
  - TEL Menu
    138
- Manual Transmission
  141
  - Shifting into Reverse
    141
- Automatic Transmission
  142
  - One-Touch Gearshifting
    143
  - Gear Ranges
    144
  - Gear Selector Lever Position
    145
  - Program Mode Selector Switch
    146
  - Accelerator Position
    147
  - (Limp Home Mode)
    147
- Good Visibility
  148
  - Windshield Wipers
    148
  - Headlamp Cleaning System
    148
  - Rear View Mirrors
    149
  - Sun Visors
    151
  - Rear Window Sunshade
    152
  - Rear Window Defroster
    153
- Climate Control
  154
  - Setting the Temperature
    156
  - Adjusting Air Distribution and Volume
    157
  - Defrosting
    158
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    158
  - Deactivating the Climate Control System
    159
  - Air Conditioning
    160
  - Ventilated Storage Compartment
    160
  - Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Vents
    161
- Automatic Climate Control
  162
  - Setting the Temperature
    165
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    166
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    166
  - Maximum Cooling MAXCOOL
    167
  - Defrosting
    167
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    167
  - Charcoal Filter
    169
  - Air Conditioning
    170
  - Residual Heat and Ventilation
    171
  - Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Vents
    172
- Audio System
  173
  - Audio and Telephone, Operation
    173
  - Operating Safety
    173
  - Operating and Display Elements
    174
  - Button and Soft Key Operation
    176
  - Operation
    176
  - Radio Operation
    179
  - Satellite Radio (SAT)* (USA Only)
    182
  - Cassette Operation
    186
  - CD Changer* Operation
    189
  - Telephone* Operation
    193
- Power Windows
  200
  - Opening and Closing the Windows
    200
  - Synchronizing Power Windows
    202
- Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
  203
  - Opening and Closing the Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
    203
  - The Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
    205
- Driving Systems
  206
  - Cruise Control
    206
- Loading
  209
  - Roof Rack
    209
  - Ski Sack
    209
  - Split Rear Bench Seat
    212
  - Loading Instructions
    214
- Useful Features
  216
  - Interior Storage Spaces
    216
  - Ashtrays
    220
  - Cigarette Lighter
    221
  - Telephone
    222
  - Tele Aid
    223
  - Garage Door Opener
    231
Operation

237
- The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
  238
- Driving Instructions
  239
  - Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
    239
  - Drinking and Driving
    239
  - Pedals
    239
  - Power Assistance
    239
  - Brakes
    240
  - Driving off
    241
  - Parking
    241
  - Tires
    242
  - Hydroplaning
    242
  - Tire Traction
    243
  - Tire Speed Rating
    243
  - Winter Driving Instructions
    244
  - Standing Water
    245
  - Passenger Compartment
    246
  - Driving Abroad
    246
  - Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
    246
  - Catalytic Converter
    247
  - Emission Control
    247
  - Coolant Temperature
    248
- At the Gas Station
  249
  - Refueling
    249
  - Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
    251
- Engine Compartment
  252
  - Hood
    252
  - Engine Oil
    253
  - Check Engine Oil Level
    254
  - Transmission Fluid Level
    256
  - Coolant Level
    257
  - Battery
    258
  - Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    259
- Tires and Wheels
  260
  - Important Guidelines
    260
  - Life of Tire
    261
  - Direction of Rotation
    261
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    261
  - Rotating Wheels
    262
- Winter Driving
  263
  - Winter Tires
    263
  - Block Heater (Canada Only)
    264
  - Snow Chains
    264
- Maintenance
  265
  - Clearing the Service Indicator
    265
  - Service Term Exceeded
    265
  - Call up FSS
    265
  - Calling up the Service Indicator
    266
  - Resetting the Service Indicator
    266
- Vehicle Care
  267
  - Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
    267
Practical Hints

273
- What to Do if
  274
  - Lamps in Instrument Cluster
    274
  - Lamp in Center Console
    279
  - Messages in the Display
    280
- Where will I Find
  300
  - First Aid Kit
    300
  - Vehicle Tool Kit
    300
  - Minispare Wheel
    302
- Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
  305
  - Unlocking the Vehicle
    305
  - Locking the Vehicle
    306
  - Changing Batteries in the Smartkey
    307
  - Fuel Filler Flap
    308
  - Manually Unlocking the Transmission Gear Selector Lever
    308
- Opening/Closing in an Emergency
  309
  - Sliding/Pop-Up Roof
    309
- Replacing Bulbs
  310
  - Bulbs
    310
  - Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
    312
  - Side Marker Lamp Bulb
    314
  - Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
    315
- Replacing Wiper Blades
  316
  - Removing Wiper Blades
    316
  - Installing Wiper Blades
    316
- Flat Tire
  317
  - Preparing the Vehicle
    317
  - Mounting the Minispare Wheel
    317
- Battery
  323
  - Disconnecting the Battery
    324
  - Removing the Battery
    324
  - Charging and Reinstalling the Battery
    324
  - Reconnecting the Battery
    325
- Jump Starting
  326
- Towing the Vehicle
  328
  - Towing the Vehicle
    329
  - Installing Towing Eye Bolt
    331
- Fuses
  332
  - Passenger Compartment
    332
  - Fuse Box in Passenger Compartment
    332
  - Fuse Box in Engine Compartment
    333
  - Auxiliary Fuse Box in Trunk
    334
Technical Data

335
- Spare Parts Service
  336
- Warranty Coverage
  337
  - Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
    337
- Identification Labels
  338
- Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
  339
  - C 230 Kompressor Sport
    339
  - C 240/C 320 (All Models)
    339
  - C 32 Amg
    339
- Engine
  340
- Rims and Tires
  342
  - Same Size Tires
    343
  - Mixed Size Tires
    344
  - Minispare Wheel
    345
- Electrical System
  346
- Main Dimensions
  347
- Weights
  348
- Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
  349
  - Capacities
    349
  - Engine Oils
    352
  - Engine Oil Additives
    352
  - Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    352
  - Brake Fluid
    352
  - Premium Unleaded Gasoline
    353
  - Fuel Requirements
    353
  - Gasoline Additives
    354
  - Flexible Fuel Vehicles
    354
  - Coolants
    356
  - Windshield Washer and Headlamp Cleaning* System
    358
- Consumer Information
  359
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    359
Technical Terms

361
Index

367

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