Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport Manuals

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Mercedes-benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport Operator's Manual (406 pages)

C-Class

Brand: Mercedes-benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 7 MB

Contents
5
Index
6
Roadside Assistance
26
Diagnostics Connection
28
Declarations of Conformity
28
Qualified Specialist Workshop
28
Data Recording
30
Table of Contents
33
Overview
33
Cockpit
34
Displays
35
Instrument Cluster
35
Warning and Indicator Lamps
36
Multifunction Steering Wheel
37
Center Console
38
Overhead Control Panel
40
- Door Control Panel
  41
- Safety Information
  43
- Occupant Safety
  44
- Panic Alarm
  44
- Restraint System: Introduction
  44
- Useful Information
  44
- Occupant Safety
  45
- Children in the Vehicle
  61
- Pets in the Vehicle
  67
- Driving Safety Systems
  69
  - Collision Prevention Assist Plus
    71
  - Distance Warning Function
    71
  - Adaptive Brake Assist
    72
  - Autonomous Braking Function
    72
  - ESP (Electronic Stability Program)
    73
  - Characteristics of ESP
    74
  - Deactivating/Activating ESP
    74
  - ECO Start/Stop Function
    74
  - ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
    74
  - Crosswind Assist
    75
  - EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)
    75
  - Adaptive Brake
    76
  - Pre-Safe Brake
    76
  - ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm System)
    78
  - Immobilizer
    78
  - Protection against Theft
    78
  - Steer Control
    78
- Protection against Theft
  79
- Opening and Closing
  81
- Smartkey
  82
- Useful Information
  82
- Doors
  89
- Side Windows
  99
  - Trunk Emergency Release
    99
  - Convenience Closing Feature
    101
  - Resetting the Side Windows
    101
  - Using KEYLESS-GO (Side Windows)
    101
  - Using the Smartkey (Side Windows)
    101
  - Problems with the Side Windows
    103
  - Sliding Sunroof
    103
  - Operating the Sliding Sunroof
    104
  - Sliding Sunroof Reversing Feature
    104
  - Operating the Panorama Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
    105
- Sliding Sunroof
  105
- Correct Driver's Seat Position
  110
- Useful Information
  110
- Seats
  111
  - Adjusting the Seats Electrically
    112
  - Adjusting the Head Restraint Fore-And-Aft Position Manually
    113
  - Adjusting the Head Restraint Height Manually
    113
  - Adjusting the Head Restraints
    113
  - Adjusting the 4-Way Lumbar Support
    114
  - Adjusting the Height of the Head Restraints Electrically
    114
  - Installing and Removing Rear Head Restraints
    114
  - Switching the Seat Heating On/Off
    114
  - Problems with the Seat Heating
    116
  - Switching the Seat Ventilation On/Off
    116
  - Problems with the Seat Ventilation
    117
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    117
  - Adjusting the Steering Wheel Electrically
    118
  - EASY-ENTRY/EXIT Feature
    118
  - Crash-Responsive EASY-EXIT Feature
    119
  - Exterior Mirrors
    119
  - Rear-View Mirror
    119
  - Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors
    120
  - Folding the Exterior Mirrors in or out Automatically
    120
  - Folding the Exterior Mirrors in or out Electrically
    120
  - Setting the Exterior Mirrors
    120
  - Automatic Anti-Glare Mirrors
    121
  - Exterior Mirror Pushed out of Position
    121
  - Parking Position for the Exterior Mirror on the Front-Passenger Side
    121
  - Calling up a Stored Parking Position Setting
    122
  - Memory Function
    122
  - Using the Memory Button
    122
  - Calling up a Stored Setting
    123
  - Storing Settings (Memory Function)
    123
  - Lights and Windshield Wipers
    125
  - Asymmetrical Low Beam
    126
  - Automatic Headlamp Mode
    126
  - Exterior Lighting
    126
  - Light Switch
    126
  - Symmetrical Low-Beam Headlamps
    126
- Useful Information
  126
- Exterior Lighting
  127
  - Low-Beam Headlamps
    127
  - Rear Fog Lamp
    127
  - Combination Switch
    128
  - High-Beam Flasher
    128
  - High-Beam Headlamps
    128
  - Turn Signal
    128
  - Adaptive Highbeam Assist
    129
  - Cornering Light Function
    129
  - Hazard Warning Lamps
    129
  - Headlamps Fogged up on the Inside
    130
  - Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist On/Off
    130
  - Automatic/Manual Interior Lighting Control
    131
  - Control Panel in the Grab Handle (Rear Compartment)
    131
  - Front Overhead Control Panel
    131
- Interior Lighting
  131
  - Changing Bulbs (Vehicles with Halogen Headlamps)
    132
  - Crash-Responsive Emergency Lighting
    132
- Replacing Bulbs (Vehicles with LED Headlamps)
  132
- Changing Bulbs (Vehicles with Halogen Headlamps)
  133
  - Changing the Front Bulbs
    133
  - Changing the Rear Bulbs
    134
  - Windshield Wipers Switching On/Off
    135
  - Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades
    136
  - Removing the Wiper Blades
    136
  - Replacing the Wiper Blades
    136
  - Installing the Wiper Blades
    137
  - Problems with the Windshield Wipers
    138
  - Climate Control
    139
- Useful Information
  140
  - Control Panel for Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
    141
  - Optimum Use of Dual-Zone Climate Control
    141
- Overview of Climate Control Systems
  141
- Operating the Climate Control Systems
  145
  - Problems with the "Cooling with Air Dehumidification" Function
    146
  - Setting Climate Control to Automatic
    146
  - Adjusting the Climate Mode Settings
    147
  - Setting the Temperature
    147
  - Setting the Air Distribution
    148
  - Setting the Airflow
    148
  - Defrosting the Windshield
    149
  - Switching the Synchronization Function On/Off
    149
  - Defrosting the Windows
    150
  - Rear Window Defroster
    150
  - Windows Fogged up on the Outside
    150
  - Activating/Deactivating Air-Recirculation Mode
    151
  - Activating/Deactivating the Residual Heat Function
    151
  - Problems with the Rear Window Defroster
    151
  - Perfume Atomizer
    152
  - Ionization
    154
  - Problems with the Perfume Atomizer
    154
  - Setting the Air Vents
    154
- Setting the Air Vents
  155
- Driving and Parking
  157
- Driving
  158
- Notes on Breaking-In a New Vehicle
  158
- Useful Information
  158
  - Smartkey Positions
    159
  - Starting Procedure with the Smartkey
    161
  - Starting Procedure with the Start/Stop Button
    161
  - Starting the Engine
    161
  - Hill Start Assist
    162
  - Pulling Away
    162
  - Automatic Engine Start
    163
  - Automatic Engine Switch-Off
    163
  - Deactivating/Activating the ECO Start/Stop Function
    164
  - Problems with the Engine
    165
  - Automatic Transmission
    166
  - Direct Select Lever
    166
  - Engaging Park Position P
    166
  - Overview of Transmission Positions
    166
- Automatic Transmission
  167
  - Engaging Park Position P Automatically
    167
  - Engaging Reverse Gear R
    167
  - Shifting to Neutral N
    167
  - Engaging Drive Position D
    168
  - Transmission Position and Drive Program Display
    168
  - Accelerator Pedal Position
    169
  - Changing Gear
    169
  - Double-Clutch Function
    169
  - Rocking the Vehicle Free
    169
  - Drive Program S+ (Sport Plus)
    170
  - Drive Programs
    170
  - Drive Program C (Comfort)
    171
  - Drive Program E (Eco)
    171
  - Drive Program S (Sport)
    171
  - Manual Gear Shifting
    171
  - Activating
    172
  - Shift Recommendation
    172
  - Shifting Gears
    172
  - Problems with the Transmission
    173
- Refueling
  173
  - Opening the Fuel Filler Flap
    174
  - Closing the Fuel Filler Flap
    175
  - Parking
    176
  - Problems with Fuel and the Fuel Tank
    176
- Parking
  177
  - Switching off the Engine
    177
  - Electric Parking Brake
    178
  - Emergency Braking
    179
  - Parking the Vehicle for a Long Period
    179
  - Drinking and Driving
    180
  - Driving Tips
    180
  - Emission Control
    180
  - ECO Display
    181
  - Braking - Downhill Gradients
    182
  - Heavy and Light Loads
    182
- Driving Tips
  183
  - Limited Braking Performance on Salt-Treated Roads
    183
  - Servicing the Brakes
    183
  - Wet Roads
    183
  - Driving on Flooded Roads
    184
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    184
  - Hydroplaning
    184
  - Winter Driving
    184
  - Cruise Control
    185
- Driving Systems
  185
  - Intelligent Drive
    185
  - Cruise Control Lever
    186
  - Storing and Maintaining the Current Speed
    186
  - Storing the Current Speed or Call up the Last Stored Speed
    186
  - Deactivating Cruise Control
    187
  - Distronic Plus
    187
  - Setting a Speed
    187
  - Selecting DISTRONIC PLUS
    189
  - Activating DISTRONIC PLUS
    190
  - Activation Conditions
    190
  - Changing Lanes
    191
  - Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
    191
  - DISTRONIC PLUS Displays in the Instrument Cluster
    193
  - Setting the Specified Minimum Distance
    193
  - Deactivating DISTRONIC PLUS
    194
  - Tips for Driving with DISTRONIC PLUS
    194
  - Narrow Vehicles
    195
  - Obstructions and Stationary Vehicles
    195
  - Other Vehicles Changing Lanes
    195
  - Crossing Vehicles
    196
  - DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
    196
  - Deactivating Steering Assist and Stop&Go Pilot
    198
  - HOLD Function
    198
  - Activating the HOLD Function
    199
  - Airmatic
    199
  - Deactivating the HOLD Function
    199
  - Comfort Tuning
    200
  - Sports Tuning
    200
  - Suspension Tuning
    200
  - Vehicle Level
    200
  - 4MATIC (Permanent Four-Wheel Drive)
    201
  - Parktronic
    201
  - Warning Displays
    202
  - Deactivating/Activating Parktronic
    203
  - Active Parking Assist
    204
  - Problems with Parktronic
    204
  - Detecting Parking Spaces
    205
  - Parking (Active Parking Assist)
    206
  - Exiting a Parking Space
    207
  - Canceling Active Parking Assist
    208
  - Rear View Camera
    209
  - Activating/Deactivating the Rear View Camera
    210
  - Messages in the Audio 20/COMAND Display
    210
  - "Reverse Parking" Function
    211
  - Wide-Angle Function
    212
  - 360 Degree Camera (Surround View)
    213
  - Object Detection
    213
  - Displays in the COMAND Display
    215
  - Selecting the Split-Screen and Full Screen Displays
    215
  - Exiting 360 Degree Camera Display Mode
    217
  - Attention Assist
    218
  - Displaying the Attention Level
    218
  - Blind Spot Assist
    219
  - Lane Tracking Package
    219
  - Monitoring Area
    220
  - Radar Sensors
    220
  - Collision Warning
    221
  - Lane Keeping Assist
    221
  - Switching on Blind Spot Assist
    221
  - Warning Display
    221
  - Active Blind Spot Assist
    223
  - Driving Assistance PLUS Package
    223
  - Course-Correcting Brake Application
    225
  - Visual and Acoustic Collision Warning
    225
  - Active Lane Keeping Assist
    226
  - Lane-Correcting Brake Application
    227
  - Switching on Active Lane Keeping Assist
    228
  - On-Board Computer and Displays
    231
  - Displays and Operation
    232
- Important Safety Notes
  232
- Instrument Cluster Lighting
  232
- Useful Information
  232
- Coolant Temperature Display
  233
- Displays and Operation
  233
  - Outside Temperature Display
    233
  - Speedometer with Segments
    233
  - Tachometer
    233
  - Head-Up Display
    235
  - Multifunction Display
    235
  - Displaying the Range and Current Fuel Consumption
    238
  - Trip Menu
    238
  - Digital Speedometer
    239
- Menus and Submenus
  239
  - Resetting Values
    239
  - Trip Computer "From Start" or "From Reset"
    239
  - Displaying Navigation Instructions
    240
  - Navigation System Menu
    240
  - Route Guidance Active
    240
  - Route Guidance Not Active
    240
  - Change of Direction Without/With Lane Recommendation
    241
  - Other Status Indicators of the Navigation System
    241
  - Changing the Media Source
    242
  - Media Menu
    242
  - Radio Menu
    242
  - Operating an Audio Player or Audio Media
    243
  - Video DVD Operation
    243
  - Accepting a Call
    244
  - Rejecting or Ending a Call
    244
  - Telephone Menu
    244
  - Assistance Graphic Menu
    245
  - Dialing a Number from the Phone Book
    245
  - Redialing
    245
  - Assistance Submenu
    246
  - Displaying the Coolant Temperature
    246
  - Maintenance Menu
    246
  - Settings Menu
    246
  - Activating/Deactivating Collision Prevention Assist Plus
    247
  - Activating/Deactivating Blind Spot Assist
    248
  - Head-Up Display Submenu
    248
  - Setting Attention Assist
    248
  - Setting Lane Keeping Assist
    248
  - Light Submenu
    249
  - Instrument Cluster Submenu
    250
  - Selecting the Permanent Display Function
    250
  - Switching the Additional Speedometer On/Off
    250
  - Restoring the Factory Settings
    251
- Display Messages
  252
  - Message Memory
    252
  - Safety Systems Display Messages
    253
  - Lights Display Messages
    266
  - Engine Display Messages
    269
  - Driving Systems Display Messages
    273
  - Run Flat Indicator
    279
  - Tires Display Messages
    279
  - Tire Pressure
    280
  - Vehicle Display Messages
    282
  - Smartkey Display Messages
    284
- Warning and Indicator Lamps in the Instrument Cluster
  286
  - Stowage and Features
    299
  - Loading Guidelines
    300
  - Stowage Areas
    300
  - Stowage Spaces
    300
  - Eyeglasses Compartment
    301
  - Stowage Compartment in the Front Center Console
    301
  - Stowage Compartments in the Front
    301
  - Stowage Compartment under the Armrest
    302
  - Stowage Space in the Rear
    302
  - Rear Bench Seat Through-Loading Feature
    303
  - Securing the Ski and Snowboard Bag in the Trunk
    303
  - Ski and Snowboard Bag
    303
  - Folding the Rear Seat Backrest Back
    304
  - Folding the Rear Seat Backrests Forward
    304
  - Cargo Tie-Down Rings
    305
  - Locking the Center Rear Seat Backrest
    305
  - Middle Rear Seat Backrest
    305
  - Securing Cargo
    305
  - Bag Hook
    306
  - EASY-PACK Trunk Box
    306
  - Stowage Well under the Trunk Floor
    307
  - Attaching the Roof Carrier
    308
  - Cup Holder
    308
  - Roof Carrier Description
    308
  - Cup Holder in the Front-Compartment Center Console
    309
  - Cup Holder in the Rear Seat Armrest
    309
  - Sun Visor
    309
  - Rear Side Window Roller Sunblinds
    310
  - Rear Window Roller Sunblind
    310
  - Cigarette Lighter
    311
  - Front Ashtray
    311
  - Rear-Compartment Ashtray
    311
  - 12 V Sockets
    312
  - Mbrace
    312
  - Socket in the Front-Compartment Center Console
    312
  - Socket in the Rear-Compartment Center Console
    312
  - Emergency Call
    314
  - Call Failed
    315
  - Roadside Assistance Button
    315
  - Call Priority
    316
  - MB Info Call Button
    316
  - Calling up a Transmitted Destination Address
    317
  - Downloading Destinations
    317
  - Route Assistance
    317
  - Search & Send
    317
  - Vehicle Remote Closing
    318
  - Vehicle Remote Opening
    318
  - Stolen Vehicle Recovery Service
    319
  - Vehicle Remote Malfunction Diagnosis
    319
  - Garage Door Opener
    320
  - Geo Fencing
    320
  - Speed Alert
    320
  - Triggering the Vehicle Alarm
    320
  - Programming Buttons
    321
  - Synchronizing the Rolling Code
    322
  - Clearing the Memory (Garage Door Opener)
    323
  - Opening/Closing the Garage Door
    323
  - Floormats
    324
  - Maintenance and Care
    325
  - Engine Compartment Maintenance
    326
  - Opening the Hood
    326
- Useful Information
  326
  - Checking the Oil Level Using the Oil Dipstick
    327
  - Closing the Hood
    327
- Engine Compartment
  327
  - Engine Oil
    327
  - Radiator
    327
  - Adding Engine Oil
    328
  - Adding Washer Fluid to the Windshield Washer System
    329
  - Checking Coolant Level
    329
- Assyst Plus
  330
  - Hiding a Service Message
    330
  - Service Message
    330
- Care
  331
  - Resetting the Assyst Plus Service Interval Display
    331
  - Automatic Car Wash
    332
  - Power Washers
    333
  - Cleaning the Paintwork
    334
  - Matte Finish Care
    334
  - Cleaning the Vehicle Parts
    335
  - Cleaning the Wheels
    335
  - Cleaning the Windows
    335
  - Cleaning Wiper Blades/Exterior Lighting
    335
  - Cleaning Airpanel
    336
  - Cleaning the Mirror Turn Signals
    336
  - Cleaning the Rear View Camera
    336
  - Cleaning the Sensors
    336
  - Cleaning the 360 Degree Camera
    337
  - Cleaning the Exhaust Pipes
    337
  - Cleaning Genuine Wood and Trim Elements
    338
  - Cleaning the Display
    338
  - Cleaning the Plastic Trim
    338
  - Interior Care
    338
  - Selector Lever
    338
  - Cleaning the Headliner and Carpets
    339
  - Cleaning the Seat Belts
    339
  - Cleaning the Seat Covers
    339
  - Roadside Assistance
    341
- Useful Information
  342
- Where will I Find
  342
- Flat Tire
  343
  - Using the TIREFIT Kit
    345
  - Tire Pressure Not Reached
    346
  - Tire Pressure Reached
    346
- Battery (Vehicle)
  347
- Charging the Battery
  349
- Jump-Starting
  351
- Towing and Tow-Starting
  353
  - Installing/Removing the Towing Eye
    354
  - Towing a Vehicle with both Axles on the Ground
    355
  - Towing the Vehicle with the Rear Axle Raised
    355
  - Transporting the Vehicle
    355
  - Before Changing a Fuse
    356
  - Fuses
    356
  - Notes on 4MATIC Vehicles
    356
  - Tow-Starting (Emergency Engine Starting)
    356
  - Dashboard Fuse Box
    357
  - Fuse Box in the Engine Compartment
    357
  - Fuse Box in the Front-Passenger Foot-Well
    357
  - Fuse Box in the Trunk
    358
  - Wheels and Tires
    359
- Important Safety Notes
  360
- Operation
  360
- Useful Information
  360
  - Important Safety Notes on the Tire Tread
    361
  - Regular Checking of Wheels and Tires
    361
  - Driving with Summer Tires
    362
  - M+S Tires
    362
  - Selecting, Mounting and Replacing Tires
    362
- Winter Operation
  362
- Check
  363
  - Snow Chains
    363
  - Tire Pressure Specifications
    363
  - Tire and Loading Information Placard
    364
  - Tire Pressure Table
    364
  - Important Notes on Tire Pressure
    365
  - Checking the Tire Pressures
    366
  - Maximum Tire Pressures
    366
  - Underinflated or Overinflated Tires
    366
  - Checking Tire Pressures Manually
    367
  - Tire Pressure Monitor
    367
  - Checking the Tire Pressure Electronically
    369
  - Restarting the Tire Pressure Monitor
    369
  - Service Menu
    369
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Warning Messages
    369
  - Radio Type Approval for the Tire Pressure Monitor
    370
  - Tire Pressure Loss Warning System
    370
  - Instruction Labels for Tires and Loads
    371
- Loading the Vehicle
  371
- All about Wheels and Tires
  375
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
    375
  - Vehicle Identification Plate
    375
  - Temperature
    376
  - Traction
    376
  - Treadwear
    376
  - Tire Labeling
    377
  - Tire Size Designation, Load-Bearing Capacity and Speed Rating
    377
  - Load Index
    379
  - Maximum Load Rating
    379
  - Definition of Terms for Tires and Loading
    380
  - DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    380
  - Tire Characteristics
    380
- Changing a Wheel
  383
  - Direction of Rotation
    383
  - Occupant Distribution
    383
  - Rotating the Wheels
    383
  - Storing Wheels
    383
  - Raising the Vehicle
    384
  - Securing the Vehicle to Prevent It from Rolling Away
    384
  - Mounting a New Wheel
    387
  - Removing a Wheel
    387
  - Lowering the Vehicle
    388
  - Wheel and Tire Combinations
    388
- Wheel and Tire Combinations
  389
- Tires Data
  390
- Technical Data
  397
- Identification Plates
  398
- Service Products and Filling Capacities
  399
- Fuel
  400
- Gasoline
  400
- Tank Capacity
  400
- Fuel Consumption Information
  401
- Engine Oil Viscosity
  402
- Brake Fluid
  403
- Coolant
  403
- Climate Control System Refrigerant
  404
- Refrigerant Instruction Label
  405
- Vehicle Data
  405
- Dimensions and Weights
  405

Mercedes-benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport Operator's Manual (362 pages)

C-Class

Brand: Mercedes-benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

5
- Index
  
  7
- Introduction
  
  23
  - Protection of the Environment General Notes
    23
  - Operator's Manual Vehicle Equipment
    24
- Maintenance
  
  25
  - Important Safety Notes
    26
- Diagnostics Connection
  
  27
- Declarations of Conformity
  
  27
- Qualified Specialist Workshop
  
  27
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  28
  - Correct Use
    28
  - Limited Warranty
    28
- Customer Relations Department
  
  28
- Copyright
  
  29
  - Data Acquisition
    29
Table of Contents

31
- Dashboard
  32
- Instrument Cluster
  32
- Fuel Gauge
  33
- Warning and Indicator Lamps
  34
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    35
  - Center Console
    36
  - Upper Section
    36
  - Overhead Control Panel
    38
  - Control Panel
    39
Table of Contents

41
- Panic Alarm
  42
- Useful Information
  42
- Safety
  
  43
  - Occupant Safety
    43
    
    Introduction
    43
    
    Important Safety Notes
    44
- Knee Bag
  
  46
- Side Impact Air Bag
  
  47
  - Pelvis Air Bag
    48
- Window Curtain Air Bag
  
  48
- Indicator Lamp
  
  49
  - Passenger Airbag off
    49
  - System Self-Test
    51
  - Fastening
    58
  - Releasing
    59
  - Belt Force Limiters
    60
  - Emergency Tensioning Devices
    60
  - Restraint Systems
    61
  - Children in the Vehicle
    61
  - Child Restraint Systems
    61
- Special Seat Belt Retractor
  
  63
- Anchors
  
  64
  - LATCH-Type (ISOFIX) Child Seat Anchors
    64
- Top Tether
  
  65
  - Child-Proof Locks Important Safety Notes
    66
  - Rear Doors
    66
  - Driving Safety Systems
    67
  - ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
    67
    
    Important Safety Notes
    67
    
    Overview
    67
    
    System Overview
    67
  - Operation
    67
  - BAS (Brake Assist System)
    68
  - Bas Plus
    68
  - Ets/4Ets
    69
    
    Electronic Brake Force Distribution
    72
    
    Adaptive Brake
    73
    
    PRE-SAFE ® Brake
    73
    
    Immobilizer
    74
    
    ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm System)
    75
    
    Theft Deterrent Locking System
    75
Table of Contents

77
- Important Safety Notes
  78
- Smartkey
  78
- Useful Information
  78
- Unlocking
  
  79
  - Locking
    79
  - Important Safety Notes
    80
  - Mechanical Key
    80
  - Checking the Battery
    81
  - Replacing
    81
  - Loss
    82
  - Important Safety Notes
    83
  - Doors
    85
- Vehicle
  
  85
  - Unlocking the Driver's Door
    85
- Trunk Lid
  
  86
  - Important Safety Notes
    86
  - Trunk
    87
  - Opening (Automatically from Outside)
    87
  - Opening/Closing
    87
  - Opening Dimensions
    87
  - Opening (Automatically from Inside)
    88
  - Side Windows
    89
  - Emergency Release
    89
    
    Opening and Closing
    90
    
    Side Windows
    90
  - Opening/Closing
    90
  - Convenience Closing Feature
    91
  - Convenience Opening Feature
    91
  - Resetting
    92
  - Sliding Sunroof
    93
- Opening and Closing
  
  94
  - Resetting
    94
  - Roller Sunblinds
    95
  - Panorama Roof with Power Tilt Sliding Panel
    95
  - Resetting
    96
Table of Contents

99
- Correct Driver's Seat Position
  100
- Useful Information
  100
- Important Safety Notes
  101
- Seats
  101
- Adjusting the Head Restraint
  103
- Head Restraints Adjusting
  103
- Luxury Head Restraints
  104
  - Adjusting the Height
    104
  - Luxury
    104
    
    Adaptive Seat Backrests (AMG Vehicles)
    105
    
    Adjusting the 4-Way Lumbar Support
    105
    
    Important Safety Notes
    107
  - Seat Heating Problem
    107
  - Steering Wheel
    107
  - Exterior Mirrors Adjusting
    109
  - Mirrors
    109
  - Overview
    110
  - Setting
    110
  - Storing the Parking Position
    111
    
    Memory Function
    112
Table of Contents

115
- Driving Abroad
  116
- Light Switch
  116
- Setting Options
  116
- Symmetrical Low Beam
  116
- Useful Information
  116
- Low-Beam Headlamps
  
  117
  - Automatic Headlamp Mode
    117
  - Exterior Lighting
    117
  - Fog Lamps
    117
- Rear Fog Lamp
  
  118
- Standing Lamps
  
  118
- Turn Signals
  
  118
  - Active Light Function
    119
  - Hazard Warning Lamps
    119
  - High Beam Flasher
    119
  - High-Beam Headlamps
    119
  - Cornering Light Function
    120
  - Interior Lighting
    122
  - Overview
    122
- Parking Lamps
  
  118
- Combination Switch
  
  118
- Reading Lamp
  
  122
  - Using
    122
  - Crash-Responsive Emergency Lighting
    123
  - Replacing Bulbs
    123
    
    High-Beam Headlamps
    124
    
    Low-Beam Headlamps
    124
    
    Cornering Light Function
    125
    
    Opening and Closing the Side Trim Panels
    125
    
    Parking Lamps
    125
  - Windshield Wipers
    127
    
    Important Safety Notes
    128
    
    Replacing the Wiper Blades
    128
Table of Contents

131
- Fogging up
  132
- Important Safety Notes
  132
- Overview of Climate Control Systems
  132
- Useful Information
  132
- Control
  133
- Rear Control Panel
  136
- Climate Control
  
  137
  - Operating the Climate Control Systems
    137
    
    Activating/Deactivating Cooling with Air Dehumidification
    137
    
    Indicator Lamp
    139
    
    Setting the Air Distribution
    140
  - Setting the Temperature
    140
  - Defrosting the Windshield
    141
- Tems
  
  137
- Setting the Airflow
  
  141
  - Switching the ZONE Function on off
    141
  - Automatic Control
    141
    
    Defrosting the Windows
    142
    
    Maximum Cooling
    142
    
    Problem with the Rear Window Defroster
    143
    
    Important Safety Notes
    144
    
    Setting the Center Air Vents
    144
  - Setting the Side Air Vents
    144
  - Setting the Air Vents
    144
- Tems
  
  145
  - Rear
    145
  - Setting the Air Vents
    145
Table of Contents

147
- Notes on Breaking-In Anew Vehicle 146
  
  148
  - Useful Information
    148
  - Driving
    148
    
    Notes on Breaking-In a New Vehicle
    148
    
    Operation
    149
    
    Smartkey
    149
  - Start/Stop Button
    150
  - Starting the Engine
    151
  - Pulling Away
    152
  - Introduction
    152
- ECO Start/Stop Function
  
  152
- Hill Start Assist
  
  152
  - Pulling Away Automatic Transmission
    152
  - Automatic Engine Switch-Off
    153
  - Important Safety Notes
    153
  - Deactivating/Activating
    154
    
    Overview
    156
    
    Selector Lever
    156
    
    Transmission Position Display
    157
    
    Transmission Positions
    157
    
    Changing Gear
    158
    
    Driving Tips
    158
- Program Selector Button
  
  158
  - Automatic Transmission
    159
  - Automatic Drive Program
    159
- Kickdown
  
  158
- Drive Program Selector
  
  159
  - Shift Ranges
    160
  - Manual Drive Program
    161
  - Manual Drive Program
    162
  - Releasing the Parking Lock Manually
    163
- Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters
  
  159
- Transfer Case
  
  163
  - Opening/Closing
    164
  - Important Safety Notes
    164
  - Refueling Process
    164
  - Refueling
    165
    
    Fuel Filler Flap
    165
    
    Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Release
    165
    
    Important Safety Notes
    166
    
    Parking
    166
  - Parking
    167
  - Parking Brake
    167
- Switching off
  
  167
  - Driving Tips
    168
    
    Driving Tips
    169
- Fuel
  
  168
  - General
    168
- Drinking and Driving
  
  169
  - Driving Tips
    170
    
    Brakes
    170
    
    Important Safety Notes
    170
  - Downhill Gradient
    170
    
    Maintenance
    171
  - Break-In Period
    172
- Driving on Flooded Roads
  
  172
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    172
  - High-Performance Brake System
    172
- Hydroplaning
  
  172
  - Driving Systems
    173
  - Important Safety Notes
    173
  - Cruise Control
    173
  - Winter Driving Important Safety Notes
    173
  - Slippery Road Surfaces
    173
  - Deactivating
    175
    
    Important Safety Notes
    175
    
    Setting a Speed
    175
  - Distronic Plus
    175
    
    Setting the Specified Minimum Distance
    180
    
    Displays in the Multifunction Display
    181
  - Deactivating
    181
    
    Distronic Plus
    181
    
    Distronic Plus
    182
    
    Dynamic Handling Package with Sports Mode
    183
- HOLD Function
  
  184
  - Deactivating
    185
    
    MATIC (Permanent Four-Wheel Drive)
    187
- Parktronic
  
  187
  - Driving System
    187
  - Important Safety Notes
    187
  - Range of the Sensors
    188
  - Warning Display
    188
  - Parking Guidance
    190
    
    Important Safety Notes
    190
    
    Rear View Camera
    193
  - Attention Assist
    194
- Lane Tracking Package
  
  194
  - Blind Spot Assist
    195
- Lane Keeping Assist
  
  196
  - Active Driving Assistance Package
    198
  - Active Blind Spot Assist
    198
  - Active Lane Keeping Assist
    201
  - Active Blind Spot Assist
    201

Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport Operator's Manual (509 pages)

2008 C-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 12 MB

Table of Contents
4
Introduction

10
- Product Information
  10
- Operator's Manual
  11
- 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
- Vehicle Data Recording
  19
  - Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
    19
At a Glance

20
- Exterior View
  21
- Storage Compartments
  23
- Cockpit
  25
- Center Console
  30
  - Upper Part
    30
    
    Cup Holder
    31
    
    Audio Controller
    31
  - Lower Part
    31
- Overhead Control Panel
  32
- And Seat Adjustment/Memory
  33
Safety and Security

34
- Occupant Safety
  35
  - Air Bags
    37
  - Occupant Classification System
    42
  - Seat Belts
    47
  - Active Head Restraints
    51
  - Children in the Vehicle
    52
  - Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation
    58
- Panic Alarm
  59
- Driving Safety Systems
  60
  - Abs
    60
  - Adaptive Brake
    61
  - Bas
    61
  - Ebp
    62
  - Esp
    63
  - Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4MATIC) with the ESP
    66
- Anti-Theft Systems
  67
  - Immobilizer
    67
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    67
  - Canceling the Alarm
    68
Controls in Detail

70
- Locking and Unlocking
  71
- Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
  82
- Starter Switch Positions
  83
  - Smartkey
    83
  - Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada Only)
    84
- Seats
  86
  - Seat Adjustment
    86
  - Lumbar Support
    92
  - Seat Heating
    92
- Steering Wheel
  94
- Mirrors
  98
- Memory Function* (Canada Only)
  103
- Fastening the Seat Belts
  106
  - Proper Use of Seat Belts
    107
  - Seat Belt Height Adjustment
    108
- Lighting
  109
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    109
  - Automatic Headlamp Mode
    109
  - Switching on High Beams
    113
  - Headlamp Cleaning System
    113
  - Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps* (with Bi-Xenon* Headlamps Only)
    113
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    115
  - Interior Lighting
    115
  - Door Entry Lamps
    117
  - Trunk Lamp
    117
- Windshield Wipers
  118
  - Switching On/Off Windshield Wipers
    119
  - Single Wipe
    119
  - Intermittent Wiping
    119
  - Wiping with Windshield Washer Fluid
    120
- Power Windows
  121
  - Opening and Closing Power Windows
    121
  - Summer Opening Feature
    124
  - Convenience Closing Feature
    125
- Driving and Parking
  127
  - Starting the Engine
    127
  - Driving off
    130
  - Turn Signals
    132
  - Problems While Driving
    133
  - Parking
    134
  - Turning off the Engine
    135
  - Releasing Seat Belts
    136
- Manual Transmission
  137
  - Shifting into Reverse
    138
- Automatic Transmission
  139
  - Gear Selector Lever
    139
  - Shifting Procedure
    140
  - Gear Selector Lever Positions
    141
  - Driving Tips
    143
  - Gear Ranges
    144
  - Automatic Shift Program
    145
  - Gear Selector Lever One-Touch Gearshifting
    146
  - Emergency Operation (Limp-Home Mode)
    147
- Instrument Cluster
  148
  - Multifunction Display
    148
  - Adjusting Instrument Cluster Display Illumination
    149
  - Coolant Temperature Gauge
    149
  - Tachometer
    150
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    150
  - Fuel Gauge
    151
- Control System
  152
  - Multifunction Display
    152
  - Digital Clock
    152
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    153
  - Menus
    155
  - Trip Menu
    157
  - Navi* Menu
    159
  - Audio Menu
    159
  - TEL Menu
    161
  - Service Menu
    165
  - Settings Menu
    166
- Audio System
  177
  - Audio and Telephone, Operation
    177
  - Audio System Overview
    177
  - Operating Safety
    178
  - Audio System Components
    178
  - Menu
    186
  - Operation
    189
  - SYS Menu
    193
  - Radio Operation
    195
  - Satellite Radio
    201
  - CD Mode
    209
  - Audio aux Mode
    221
  - Telephone
    223
  - 911" Emergency Call
    232
  - Phone Book
    234
  - Call Lists
    237
  - Making Calls
    238
  - Functions During a Single Call
    241
- Driving Systems
  242
  - Cruise Control
    242
  - Hill Start Assist System
    247
- Air Vents
  248
  - Opening and Closing Air Vents
    249
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
  251
  - Deactivating the Climate Control System
    253
  - Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    254
  - Setting the Temperature
    254
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    255
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    255
  - Using Driver-Side Settings for All
    255
  - Temperature Zones (Canada Only)
    255
  - Front Defroster
    256
  - Maximum Cooling MAX COOL (USA Only)
    257
  - Rear Window Defroster
    257
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    258
  - Air Conditioning
    259
- 3-Zone Automatic Climate Control* (Canada Only)
  260
  - Deactivating Climate Control System
    262
  - Operating Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    262
  - Setting the Temperature
    263
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    264
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    264
  - Using Driver-Side Settings for All Temperature Zones
    264
  - Front Defroster
    265
  - Rear Window Defroster
    266
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    266
  - Residual Engine Heat and Ventilation
    267
  - Air Conditioning
    268
  - Rear Climate Control
    269
- Trunk
  270
  - Opening Trunk
    270
  - Closing Trunk
    271
  - Trunk Emergency Release
    272
  - Valet Locking
    273
- Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
  274
  - Opening and Closing Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    274
  - Synchronizing
    276
- Panorama Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
  277
  - Roller Sunblinds
    277
  - Opening and Closing Panorama
    278
  - Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
    278
  - Synchronizing
    279
- Loading and Storing
  281
  - Roof Rack
    281
  - Split Rear Bench Seat
    282
  - Loading Instructions
    283
  - Storage Compartments
    284
  - Cup Holders
    288
  - Trunk
    289
- Useful Features
  290
  - Sun Visors
    290
  - Rear Window Sunshade
    291
  - Ashtrays
    292
  - Cigarette Lighter
    293
  - Power Outlet in the Glove Box
    294
  - Power Outlet in the Rear Passenger Compartment
    294
  - Floormats
    295
  - Ltele Aid
    296
  - Information Button
    301
  - Garage Door Opener
    304

Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport Operator's Manual (362 pages)

C-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 4 MB

Table of Contents

75
- Contents
  5
- Index
  6
- Index
  7
- Index
  9
- Index
  11
- Index
  13
- Index
  15
- Index
  17
- Index
  19
- Index
  21
- Introduction
  23
- Service and Warranty Information
  24
- Maintenance
  25
- Diagnostics Connection
  26
- Customer Relations Department
  27
- Limited Warranty
  28
- Fuel Gauge
  31
- Warning and Indicator Lamps
  32
- Upper Section
  34
- Center Console Lower Section
  35
- Overhead Control Panel
  36
- Control Panel
  37
- Safety
  39
- Panic Alarm
  40
- In the Instrument Cluster
  41
- Safety Guidelines
  42
- Important Safety Notes
  43
- Knee Bag
  45
- Pelvis Air Bag
  46
- Indicator Lamp
  47
- System Self-Test
  50
- Fastening
  56
- Releasing
  57
- Children in the Vehicle
  58
- LATCH-Type (ISOFIX) Child Seat Anchors
  61
- LATCH-Type Child Seat Anchors in Rear
  61
- Top Tether
  62
- Child-Proof Locks Important Safety Notes
  63
- Important Safety Notes
  64
- BAS (Brake Assist System)
  65
- ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction System)
  67
- Adaptive Brake
  69
- ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm System)
  72
- Useful Information
  76
- Smartkey
  76
  - Important Safety Notes
    76
  - Locking
    77
  - Mechanical Key
    78
  - Important Safety Notes
    79
  - Loss
    81
- Doors
  82
  - Important Safety Notes
    82
  - Vehicle
    84
- Trunk
  85
  - Important Safety Notes
    85
  - Opening/Closing
    86
- Side Windows
  88
  - Opening/Closing
    88
  - Convenience Opening Feature
    89
  - Resetting
    90
- Sliding Sunroof
  91
  - Opening/Closing
    92
  - Resetting
    93
Table of Contents

95
- Correcting the Driver's Seat Position
  96
  - Important Safety Notes
    97
- Useful Information
  96
- Seats
  98
  - Head Restraints Adjusting
    99
  - Luxury
    100
  - Adjusting the 4-Way Lumbar Support
    101
- Steering Wheel
  103
  - Important Safety Notes
    103
- Mirrors
  105
  - Exterior Mirrors Adjusting
    105
  - Setting
    106
  - Storing the Parking Position
    107
- Memory Function
  108
Table of Contents

111
- Useful Information
  112
  - Symmetrical Low Beam
    112
  - Automatic Headlamp Mode
    113
  - Fog Lamps
    114
- Exterior Lighting
  115
  - Hazard Warning Lamps
    115
  - Active Light Function
    116
- Interior Lighting
  118
  - Changing Bulbs
    119
  - High-Beam Headlamps
    120
- Replacing Bulbs
  121
  - Cornering Light Function
    121
  - Replacing the Wiper Blades
    124
- Windshield Wipers
  125
  - Climate Control
    127
  - Important Safety Notes
    128
  - Notes on Using Automatic Climate Control
    130
  - Rear Control Panel
    131
  - Activating/Deactivating Cooling with Air Dehumidification
    132
  - Indicator Lamp
    133
  - Setting the Air Distribution
    134
  - Defrosting the Windshield
    135
  - Defrosting the Windows
    136
  - Important Safety Notes
    137
  - Setting the Center Air Vents
    138
  - Rear
    139
Table of Contents

141
- Breaking-In Notes
  142
- Driving
  142
  - Start/Stop Button
    144
  - Pulling Away
    145
  - ECO Start/Stop Function
    146
  - Selector Lever
    150
  - Transmission Position Display
    151
  - Changing Gear
    152
- Useful Information
  142
- Automatic Transmission
  153
  - Steering Wheel Paddle Shifters
    153
  - Shift Ranges
    154
  - Manual Drive Program
    155
  - Manual Drive Program
    156
  - Releasing the Parking Lock Manually
    157
- Refueling
  158
  - Fuel Filler Flap
    159
- Parking
  160
  - Parking Brake
    161
- Driving Tips
  162
  - Fuel
    162
  - Drinking and Driving
    163
  - Maintenance
    165
  - High-Performance Brake System
    166
  - Driving System
    167
  - Deactivating
    169
  - Setting the Specified Minimum Distance
    175
  - Display
    176
  - Distronic Plus
    178
  - Dynamic Handling Package with Sports Mode
    179
  - HOLD Function
    180
  - Parktronic
    183
  - Warning Display
    184
  - Deactivating/Activating
    185
  - Parking Guidance
    186
  - Rear View Camera
    189
  - Attention Assist
    190
  - Blind Spot Assist
    191
  - Lane Keeping Assist
    193
  - Active Driving Assistance Package
    195
  - Active Lane Keeping Assist
    198

Mercedes-benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport Operator's Manual (358 pages)

C-Class

Brand: Mercedes-benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

41
- Indicator Lamp
  36
- Overhead Control Panel
  38
- Useful Information
  42
- Panic Alarm
  42
- Occupant Safety
  59
- Children in the Vehicle
  65
  - Child-Proof Locks
    65
- Driving Safety Systems
  66
- Theft Deterrent Locking System
  73
Table of Contents

75
- Smartkey
  76
- Useful Information
  76
- Doors
  81
- Trunk
  84
- Side Windows
  88
- Sliding Sunroof
  92
Table of Contents

95
- Correct Driver's Seat Position
  96
- Seats
  98
- Steering Wheel
  103
- Mirrors
  105
- Memory Function
  108
Table of Contents

111
- Useful Information
  112
- Exterior Lighting
  115
  - Adaptive Highbeam Assist
    116
  - Cornering Light Function
    116
- Interior Lighting
  117
- Replacing Bulbs
  118
- Windshield Wipers
  124
Table of Contents

141
- Driving
  142
- Notes on Breaking-In a New Vehicle
  142
- Useful Information
  142
- Automatic Transmission
  153
- Refueling
  158
- Parking
  160
- Driving Tips
  162
  - Multifunction Display
    175
Table of Contents

199
- Displays and Operation
  200
  - Attention Assist
    209
- Important Safety Notes
  200
- Menus and Submenus
  215
- Display Messages
  218
- Instrument Cluster
  219
Table of Contents

297
- Useful Information
  298
- Where will I Find
  298
- Flat Tire
  299
- Battery (Vehicle)
  301
- Jump-Starting
  304
- Towing and Tow-Starting
  307
- Fuses
  308

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