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Mercedes-Benz 2009 C 230 4MATIC Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2009 C 230 4MATIC Operator's Manual (404 pages)

2009 C-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 18.88 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

27
- Table of Contents
  5
- Introduction
  20
- Product Information
  20
- Maintenance
  21
- Service and Warranty Information
  21
- Roadside Assistance
  22
- Operating Safety
  23
- Reporting Safety Defects
  24
- Data Recording
  25
- Exterior View
  28
- Exterior View
  29
- Cockpit
  30
  - Horn
    31
  - Instrument Cluster
    32
    
    Combination Gauge
    33
  - Coolant Temperature Gauge
    33
    
    Indicator Lamps
    33
    
    Speedometer
    33
    
    Turn Signals
    33
    
    Storage Compartments
    34
- Storage Compartments
  35
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
  36
  - Upper Part
    38
- Center Console
  38
  - Lower Part
    39
- Overhead Control Panel
  40
  - Hands-Free Microphone
    40
- Door Control Panel, Seat Adjust- Ment
  41
  - Door Handles
    41
Safety and Security

43
- Occupant Safety
  44
  - Air Bag Deployment
    45
    
    Air Bags
    45
    
    Indicator Lamp
    45
    
    Children
    46
    
    Safety Guidelines
    47
    
    Side Impact
    49
  - Side Impact Air Bags
    49
  - Pelvic Air Bags
    50
    
    Window Curtain
    51
  - Window Curtain Air Bags
    51
  - Front Air Bag
    54
  - Self-Test
    54
  - Seat Belts
    55
    
    Safety Notes
    55
    
    Proper Use of
    56
    
    Fastening the Seat Belts
    57
    
    Height Adjustment
    57
    
    Seat Belt Outlet
    57
  - Seat Belt Force Limiter
    58
    
    Active Head Restraints
    59
    
    Children in the Vehicle
    61
    
    Safety Notes
    61
    
    Infant and Child Restraint Systems
    62
  - Top Tether
    63
    
    Child Seat Anchors – LATCH-Type
    65
    
    Child Safety Locks
    66
- Vehicle Equipment
  44
- Panic Alarm
  67
  - Operation
    67
- Driving Safety Systems
  68
  - Messages in the Multifunction
    68
  - Adaptive Brake
    70
    
    Ets/4-Ets
    71
- Anti-Theft Systems
  75
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    75
  - Immobilizer
    75
Controls in Detail

77
- Locking and Unlocking
  78
- Remote Control
  78
  - Battery Check Lamp
    79
  - Opening
    83
  - Closing
    84
  - Valet Locking
    85
  - Trunk Lid Emergency Release
    85
- Vehicle Equipment
  78
- Starter Switch Positions
  86
- Adjusting
  88
- Head Restraints
  88
- Seats
  88
  - Seats
    89
  - Lumbar Support
    91
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
  94
  - Adjusting
    94
  - Heating
    94
  - Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
    95
- Mirrors
  96
  - Interior Rear View Mirror
    96
  - Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirrors
    97
  - Exterior Rear View Mirrors
    97
    
    Power Folding
    98
    
    Positions
    99
- Memory Function
  100
  - Positions
    100
  - Active Bi-Xenon Headlamps
    101
- Lighting
  101
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    102
  - Automatic Headlamp Mode
    102
  - Low-Beam Headlamps
    102
  - Switching on
    102
  - Daytime Running Lamp Mode
    103
  - Combination Switch
    104
  - Fog Lamps
    104
  - High-Beam Headlamps
    104
- Hazard Warning Flasher
  105
- Headlamp Cleaning System
  105
  - High-Beam Flasher
    105
  - Turn Signals
    105
- Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps
  106
  - Emergency Lighting
    107
- Front
  107
  - Front Reading Lamps
    107
- Interior
  107
- Rear
  108
  - Rear Reading Lamps
    108
- Wipers
  108
- Windshield Wipers
  109
  - Rain Sensor
    109
  - Wiping
    110
- Power Windows
  111
  - Operation
    111
  - Synchronizing
    112
  - Driving and Parking
    115
- Starting
  115
  - Safety Notes
    115
- Starting the Engine
  115
- Driving and Parking
  116
- Driving off
  117
- Accidents
  119
  - While Driving
    119
- Parking
  119
  - Parking Brake
    120
- Problems
  119
- Turning off
  120
- Turning off the Engine
  120
- Manual Transmission
  121
  - Gearshift Lever
    122
  - Gearshift Pattern
    122
- Automatic Transmission
  123
- Gear Selector Lever
  123
  - Gearshift Pattern
    123
  - Shifting Procedure
    124
  - Transmission Position Indicator
    124
- Transmission Positions
  124
  - Automatic Shift Program
    126
  - Gear Range Indicator
    126
  - Gear Ranges
    126
- Kickdown
  126
- Transmission
  126
- One-Touch Gearshifting
  127
  - Program Mode Indicator
    127
- Steering Wheel Gearshift Control
  128
  - Limiting
    128
  - Shifting into Optimal
    128
  - Manual Shift Program
    129
  - Limp-Home Mode
    130
- Instrument Cluster
  131
  - Illumination
    131
    
    Coolant
    132
    
    Outside
    132
- Buttons
  133
- Control System
  133
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    133
  - Multifunction Display
    135
  - Control System Menus
    136
  - Fuel Consumption Statistics
    137
- Odometer
  137
- AMG Menu
  139
- Racetimer
  140
- Audio Menu
  142
- Navigation
  142
  - Menu
    144
    
    Telephone
    144
    
    Phone Book
    145
    
    Redialing
    145
    
    Operation
    146
    
    Menu
    147
  - Resetting to Factory Settings
    147
- Service
  146
- Service Menu
  146
- Vehicle Status Message Memory
  146
- Individual Settings
  147
  - Trip Computer
    148
- Instrument Cluster
  148
  - Speedometer
    148
  - Time/Date
    149
    
    Date
    150
    
    Lighting
    150
    
    Delayed Shut-Off
    151
    
    Exterior Lamps
    151
    
    Convenience
    152
    
    Vehicle
    152
  - Interior Lighting
    152
    
    Delayed Shut-Off
    152
  - View Mirrors
    153
    
    Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
    153
    
    Fold-In Function
    153
  - Audio System
    154
    
    Audio and Telephone Operation
    154
    
    Overview
    154
    
    Components
    155
  - Operating Safety
    155
  - Back Button
    161
  - Clear Button
    161
    
    System Settings
    167
    
    Bluetooth ® Settings
    168
    
    Radio Operation
    169
    
    Satellite Radio
    174
    
    CD Mode
    181
    
    MP3 Mode
    181
  - CD Player
    181
    
    Audio aux Mode
    190
  - AUX Socket
    190
    
    Telephone
    191
    
    Emergency Calls
    198
  - Telephone
    198
  - Emergency Calls "911
    198
    
    Phone Book
    199
    
    Call Lists
    202
    
    Making Calls
    203
    
    Cruise Control
    206
    
    Driving Systems
    206
  - Driving Systems
    207
    
    All-Wheel Drive (4MATIC)
    209
    
    Hill Start Assist System
    209
    
    Last Stored Speed
    209
    
    Dynamic Handling Package with Sport Driving Mode
    210
    
    Climate Control System
    212
  - Interior Temperature
    217
    
    Automatic Mode
    218
    
    Temperature
    219
  - Climate Control System
    220
    
    Air Distribution
    221
    
    Air Volume
    222
    
    Front Defroster
    222
    
    Maximum Cooling MAX COOL
    222
  - Windshield
    222
    
    Air Recirculation Mode
    223
  - Rear Window Defroster
    224
  - Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    225
    
    Operation
    225
    
    Synchronizing
    227
  - Panorama Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
    228
    
    Operation
    228
    
    Roller Sunblinds
    228
    
    Synchronizing
    230
  - Loading and Storing
    231
  - Instructions
    231
  - Parcel Nets
    232
  - Roof Rack
    232
  - Split Rear Seat Bench
    233
  - Cargo Tie-Down Rings
    233
  - Glove Box
    235
  - Cup Holders
    237
  - Useful Features
    237
  - Sun Visors
    238
    
    Ashtrays
    239
    
    With Vehicle
    239
  - Cigarette Lighter
    240
  - Power Outlets
    240
    
    Compass
    241
    
    Tele Aid
    242
    
    System Self-Test
    243
  - Tele Aid
    243
    
    Emergency Calls
    243
    
    Manually
    244
    
    SOS Button
    244
    
    Roadside Assistance Button
    245
  - Navigation Menu
    246
    
    Information Button
    246
    
    Remote Door Unlock
    247
    
    Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services
    247
  - Floormats
    252
Operation

253
- The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
  254
  - Refueling
    255
- Vehicle Equipment
  254
  - Break-In Period
    254
- At the Gas Station
  255
  - Locking/Unlocking the Vehicle
    256
    
    Fuel Filler Flap
    256
- Engine Compartment
  257
  - Hood
    257
  - Consumption
    258
  - Additives
    258
  - Adding
    259
  - Oil Dipstick
    259
- Tires and Wheels
  262
  - Retreads
    262
  - Wheels, Tires and
    262
  - Care and Maintenance
    263
  - Inspection
    263
  - Service Life
    263
  - Storing Tires
    264
    
    Cleaning
    264
    
    Placard
    264
  - Direction of Rotation, Spinning
    264
  - Information Placard
    264
  - Seating Capacity
    265
  - Load Limit
    266
    
    Important Notes on
    269
  - Pressure
    269
    
    Inflation Pressure
    269
    
    Checking
    270
    
    Inflation Pressure
    270
  - Regular Checks
    271
    
    Run Flat Indicator
    271
    
    Run Flat Indicator
    272
    
    Tire Labeling
    275
    
    Tire and Loading Terminology
    282
    
    Cold Tire Inflation Pressure
    283
  - Curb Weight
    283
  - Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
    283
  - Normal Occupant Weight
    284
  - Occupant Distribution
    284
  - Production Options Weight
    284
    
    Sidewall (Tires)
    284
    
    TIN (Tire Identification Number)
    284
    
    Tire Load Rating
    284
    
    Used
    284
  - Ply Composition and Material Used
    284
    
    Tire Identification Number
    284
    
    Traction
    284
  - Rotation
    285
    
    Tread
    285
    
    Vehicle Maximum Load on
    285
  - Wear Pattern
    285
  - Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
    285
- Winter Driving
  286
  - Snow Chains
    286
    
    Winter Tires
    286
    
    Winter Driving Instructions
    287
- Driving Instructions
  288
  - Brakes
    288
  - Drinking and Driving
    288
    
    Fuel
    288
  - Pedals
    288
  - Power Assistance
    288
  - High-Performance Brake System
    290
  - Hydroplaning
    291
    
    Driving off
    291
    
    Through Standing Water
    291
  - Abroad
    292
  - Radio Transmitters
    292
- Maintenance
  293
  - Maintenance Service Indicator
    293
  - Maintenance System
    293
    
    Service Indicator Message
    293
    
    Clearing
    294
    
    Service Indicator Display
    294
    
    Service Term Exceeded
    294
- Vehicle Care
  295
  - Power Washer
    296
  - Tar Stains
    296
  - Cleaning
    297
  - Washing the Vehicle
    297
  - Tail Lamps
    298
    
    Cleaning
    298
    
    Cleaning
    299
    
    Cleaning
    300
    
    Cleaning
    301
Practical Hints

303
- Vehicle Equipment
  304
- Where will I Find
  304
  - Collapsible Wheel Chock
    304
  - First Aid Kit
    304
  - Practical Hints
    304
  - Vehicle Tool Kit
    304
  - Jack
    305
    
    Changing
    305
- Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
  307
  - Text Messages
    309
    
    Air Bags
    311
    
    Display
    311
    
    Front Passenger Front Air Bag
    311
    
    Cruise Control
    315
  - Run Flat Indicator
    316
    
    Tires
    316
    
    Brake Fluid
    318
    
    Display
    318
    
    Brake Pads
    319
    
    Display
    319
    
    Parking Brake
    319
    
    Display
    320
    
    Tele Aid
    320
    
    Display
    321
    
    Doors
    322
  - Display
    322
  - Hood
    322
  - Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
    322
  - Trunk
    322
  - Smartkey
    323
  - Power Steering
    325
  - Display
    325
    
    Display
    326
    
    Alternator
    329
    
    Battery
    329
    
    Display
    329
  - Reserve Fuel
    330
    
    Display
    330
  - Lamps
    331
    
    Display
    331
    
    Light Sensor
    331
    
    Low-Beam Lamps
    331
  - Turn Signals
    332
  - Rear
    332
    
    Display
    332
    
    Display
    333
    
    Fog Lamps
    333
    
    High-Beam Lamps
    333
    
    License Plate Lamps
    333
    
    Display
    334
    
    Parking Lamps
    334
    
    Reverse Lamp
    334
  - Side Marker Lamps
    334
    
    Display
    336
    
    Tires
    336
- What to Do if
  338
  - Lamps
    338
  - Indicator Lamp
    339
    
    Brakes
    341
    
    Warning Lamp
    341
    
    Seat Belt Telltale
    342
    
    Telltale
    342
    
    Warning Lamp
    342
    
    Indicator Lamp
    344
    
    Fuel Tank Reserve Warning Lamp
    346
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    347
    
    Warning Lamp
    348
    
    Malfunction Telltale
    349
  - Tpms
    349
- Unlocking/Locking Manually
  352
  - Trunk Lid, Unlocking
    352
  - Key, Mechanical
    352
  - Mechanical Key
    352
  - Manually
    353
- Replacing Smartkey Batteries
  355
  - Replacing Batteries
    356
- Resetting Activated Head Restraints
  355
- Replacing Bulbs
  357
  - Front
    357
  - High-Mounted Brake Lamp
    358
    
    Halogen
    358
- Replacing Wiper Blades
  361
- Flat Tire
  362
  - Spare
    362
    
    Mounting the Spare Wheel
    363
    
    Preparing the Vehicle
    363
    
    Lowering the Vehicle
    365
    
    Removing
    365
  - Wheels
    366
- Battery
  366
  - Tightening Torque
    366
    
    Charging
    368
- Jump Starting
  368
- Towing the Vehicle
  370
  - Towing Eye Bolt
    371
- Fuses
  374
  - Fuse Box
    375
  - Technical Data
    377
  - Vehicle Equipment
    378
  - Parts Service
    378
  - Warranty Coverage
    378
  - Certification Label
    379
  - Identification Labels
    379
    
    Booklet
    379
  - Paintwork Code
    379
  - Information Label
    380
  - Number
    380
    
    Emission Control Information
    380
    
    Technical Data
    381
  - Engine
    381
  - Rims and Tires
    384
  - Sizes
    384
  - Winter Tires
    384
    
    Spare Wheel
    388
  - Electrical System
    389
  - Alternator
    389
    
    Spark Plugs
    389
    
    Technical Data
    389
  - Main Dimensions
    390
  - Weights
    392
    
    Capacities
    393
    
    Engine Oil
    393
    
    Manual Transmission Oil
    393
  - Lubricants
    393
  - Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants Etc
    393
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    394
    
    Brake Fluid
    394
    
    Coolant
    394
    
    Power Steering Fluid
    394
  - System
    395
    
    Capacity
    395
  - Filter
    396
    
    Engine Oil
    397
  - Lubricant
    397
    
    Additives
    397
    
    Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    397
    
    Coolant
    397
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    397
    
    Premium Unleaded Gasoline
    397
    
    Ethanol Fuel (E85)
    398
  - Flexible Fuel Vehicles
    398
    
    Coolant
    398
    
    Fuel Requirements
    398
    
    Requirements
    398
  - Gasoline
    399
  - Engine Coolant
    399
    
    Additives
    399
    
    Gasoline Additives
    399
    
    Anticorrosion/Antifreeze
    400
    
    Mixing Ratio
    402
    
    System
    402

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