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Mercedes-Benz C 230 Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz C 230 Operator's Manual (474 pages)

C-Class Sedan

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 11 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

4
- Introduction
  
  10
  - Product Information
    10
  - Operator's Manual
    11
    
    Service and Warranty Information
    11
    
    Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
    12
    
    Maintenance
    13
    
    Roadside Assistance
    13
    
    Change of Address or Ownership
    13
    
    Operating Your Vehicle Outside the USA or Canada
    14
  - Where to Find It
    15
  - Symbols
    16
  - Operating Safety
    17
    
    Proper Use of the Vehicle
    17
  - Problems with Your Vehicle
    18
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    19
  - Vehicle Data Recording
    20
    
    Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
    20
- At a Glance
  
  22
  - Instrument Cluster
    22
  - Overhead Control Panel
    22
  - Center Console
    22
  - Cockpit
    23
Table of Contents

24
- Instrument Cluster
  25
- Multifunction Steering Wheel
  27
- Overhead Control Panel
  30
- Door Control Panel
  31
- Getting Started
  
  32
  - Unlocking
    33
    
    Unlocking with the Smartkey
    33
    
    Starter Switch Positions
    34
    
    Starter Switch
    34
  - Adjusting
    36
    
    Seats
    36
    
    Steering Wheel Adjustment
    40
    
    Steering Wheel
    41
    
    Handle (Manual)
    41
    
    Steering Wheel Adjustment
    41
    
    Mirrors
    44
  - Driving
    46
    
    Fastening the Seat Belt
    46
    
    Starting the Engine
    49
    
    Parking Brake
    51
    
    Parking Brake Pedal
    51
    
    Driving
    52
    
    Switching on Headlamps
    53
    
    Combination Switch
    53
    
    Turn Signals
    54
    
    Windshield Wipers
    54
    
    Problems While Driving
    57
  - Parking and Locking
    58
    
    Parking Brake
    59
    
    Switching off Headlamps Turning off Engine
    60
    
    Releasing Seat Belts
    60
    
    Locking
    61
- Safety and Security
  
  62
  - Occupant Safety
    63
    
    Air Bags
    64
    
    Seat Belts
    70
    
    Active Head Restraint
    74
    
    Children in the Vehicle
    75
    
    Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation
    86
  - Panic Alarm
    87
    
    Activating
    87
    
    Deactivating
    87
  - Driving Safety Systems
    88
    
    Abs
    88
    
    Bas
    89
    
    Esp
    90
    
    Driving Safety Systems
    91
    
    Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4MATIC) with the ESP
    93
  - Anti-Theft Systems
    94
    
    Immobilizer
    94
    
    Anti-Theft Alarm System
    94
    
    Tow-Away Alarm
    96
- Controls in Detail
  
  98
  - Locking and Unlocking
    99
    
    Smartkey
    99
    
    Opening the Doors from the Inside
    103
    
    Opening the Trunk
    104
    
    Closing the Trunk
    105
    
    Trunk Emergency Release
    106
    
    Valet Locking
    107
    
    Automatic Central Locking
    108
    
    Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
    108
  - Seats
    110
    
    Front Seat Active Head Restraints
    110
    
    Rear Seat Head Restraints
    110
    
    Lumbar Support
    113
    
    Multicontour Seats* (Canada Only)
    114
    
    Seat Heating
    114
  - Memory Function
    116
    
    Storing Positions into Memory
    117
    
    Recalling Positions from Memory
    117
    
    Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
    118
  - Lighting
    119
    
    Exterior Lamp Switch
    119
    
    Combination Switch
    123
    
    Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps* (C 280, C 350 4MATIC: with Bi-Xenon* Headlamps)
    124
    
    Hazard Warning Flasher
    125
    
    Interior Lighting
    126
    
    Door Entry Lamps
    127
    
    Trunk Lamp
    127
  - Instrument Cluster
    128
    
    Instrument Cluster Illumination
    128
    
    Coolant Temperature Gauge
    129
    
    Trip Odometer
    129
    
    Tachometer
    130
    
    Outside Temperature Indicator
    130
  - Control System
    131
    
    Multifunction Display
    131
    
    Multifunction Steering Wheel
    132
    
    Menus
    134
Standard Display Menu

136
- AUDIO Menu
  137
- Multifunction Display
  137
- Press Button È or Ÿ Repeatedly
  137
- The Following Functions Are Available
  137
- NAV* Menu
  139
- Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
  139
- Settings Menu
  141
- Temperature
  
  144
  - Function Page
    144
  - Press Button J or K Repeatedly
    144
    
    The Multifunction Display
    144
  - Digital Speedometer
    145
    
    Trip Computer Menu
    156
    
    TEL Menu
    158
    
    Control System
    158
  - Manual Transmission
    161
    
    Shifting into Reverse
    162
  - Automatic Transmission
    163
    
    Gear Selector Lever Position
    165
    
    Driving Tips
    166
    
    Automatic Transmission
    166
    
    Gear Ranges
    167
    
    Automatic Shift Program
    168
    
    One-Touch Gearshifting
    169
    
    Emergency Operation (Limp Home Mode)
    170
  - Good Visibility
    171
    
    Headlamp Cleaning System
    171
    
    Rear View Mirrors
    171
    
    Sun Visors
    174
    
    Rear Window Sunshade
    175
    
    Rear Window Defroster
    176
  - Climate Control
    177
    
    Deactivating the Climate Control System
    180
    
    Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    180
    
    Setting the Temperature
    181
    
    Adjusting Air Distribution and Volume
    181
    
    Adjusting Air Volume
    182
    
    Front Defroster
    182
    
    Climate Control
    183
    
    Air Recirculation Mode
    183
    
    Air Conditioning
    184
    
    Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Vents
    185
  - Automatic Climate Control* (Canada Only)
    187
    
    Deactivating the Automatic Climate Control System
    190
    
    Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    190
    
    Setting the Temperature
    191
    
    Adjusting Air Distribution
    191
    
    Adjusting Air Volume
    192
    
    Front Defroster
    192
    
    Maximum Cooling MAXCOOL
    193
    
    Air Recirculation Mode
    193
    
    Charcoal Filter
    195
    
    Air Conditioning
    197
    
    Residual Heat and Ventilation
    198
    
    Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Vents
    198
  - Audio System
    200
    
    Audio and Telephone, Operation
    200
    
    Operating Safety
    200
    
    Operating and Display Elements
    201
    
    Button and Soft Key Operation
    203
    
    Operation
    203
    
    Radio Operation
    208
    
    Press * Button
    209
    
    Introduction to Satellite Radio
    212
    
    (USA Only)
    212
    
    CD Mode
    217
    
    GSM Network Phones
    226
    
    TDMA or CDMA Network Phones
    232
    
    Emergency Calls "911
    238
  - Power Windows
    241
    
    Opening and Closing the Windows
    241
    
    Synchronizing Power Windows
    243
    
    Summer Opening Feature
    244
    
    Convenience Closing Feature
    244
  - Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    245
    
    Opening and Closing the Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    245
    
    Synchronizing the Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    247
  - Driving Systems
    248
    
    Cruise Control
    248
  - Loading
    251
    
    Roof Rack
    251
    
    Ski Sack* (Canada Only)
    251
    
    Split Rear Bench Seat
    254
    
    Loading Instructions
    256
    
    Cargo Tie-Down Rings
    257
  - Useful Features
    258
    
    Storage Compartments
    258
    
    Cup Holders
    260
    
    Ashtrays
    262
    
    Cigarette Lighter
    263
    
    Power Outlet
    264
    
    Useful Features
    265
    
    Telephone
    265
    
    Tele Aid
    266
    
    Garage Door Opener
    274
- Operation
  
  282
  - The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
    283
  - Driving Instructions
    284
    
    Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
    284
    
    Drinking and Driving
    284
    
    Pedals
    284
    
    Power Assistance
    284
    
    Brakes
    285
    
    Driving off
    286
    
    Parking
    286
    
    Driving Instructions
    287
    
    Tires
    287
    
    Hydroplaning
    288
    
    Tire Traction
    288
    
    Tire Speed Rating
    289
    
    Winter Driving Instructions
    290
    
    Standing Water
    291
    
    Passenger Compartment
    291
    
    Driving Abroad
    291
    
    Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
    292
    
    Catalytic Converter
    292
    
    Emission Control
    293
    
    Coolant Temperature
    294
  - At the Gas Station
    295
    
    Refueling
    295
    
    Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
    296
  - Engine Compartment
    298
    
    Hood
    298
    
    Engine Oil
    299
    
    Transmission Fluid Level
    301
    
    Coolant Level
    302
    
    Battery
    303
    
    Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    304
  - Tires and Wheels
    305
    
    Important Guidelines
    305
    
    Tire Care and Maintenance
    306
    
    Direction of Rotation
    308
    
    Loading the Vehicle
    308
    
    Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
    315
    
    Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    317
    
    Moextended System* (Canada Only)
    321
    
    Tire Labeling
    322
    
    Tires and Wheels
    324
    
    Load Identification
    326
    
    DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    327
    
    Maximum Tire Load
    328
    
    Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
    329
    
    Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
    329
    
    Tire Ply Material
    331
    
    Tire and Loading Terminology
    332
    
    Rotating Tires
    336
  - Winter Driving
    337
    
    Winter Tires
    337
    
    Block Heater (Canada Only)
    338
    
    Snow Chains
    338
  - Maintenance
    339
    
    Maintenance Service Indicator Message
    339
    
    Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator Display
    340
    
    Resetting the Maintenance Service Indicator
    341
  - Vehicle Care
    342
    
    Cleaning and Care of the Vehicle
    342
- Practical Hints
  
  350
  - What to Do if
    351
    
    Lamps in Instrument Cluster
    351
    
    Lamp in Center Console
    357
    
    Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
    359
  - Where will I Find
    384
    
    First Aid Kit
    384
    
    Vehicle Tool Kit
    384
    
    Minispare Wheel
    387
    
    Spare Wheel Bolts
    389
  - Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
    390
    
    Unlocking the Vehicle
    390
    
    Locking the Vehicle
    391
    
    Fuel Filler Flap
    392
    
    Manually Unlocking the Transmission Gear Selector Lever
    393
  - Opening/Closing in an Emergency
    394
    
    Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    394
  - Resetting Activated Head Restraints
    395
  - Replacing Smartkey Batteries
    396
    
    Smartkey
    397
  - Replacing Bulbs
    398
    
    Bulbs
    399
    
    Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
    401
    
    Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
    404
  - Replacing Wiper Blades
    406
    
    Removing Wiper Blades
    406
    
    Installing Wiper Blades
    406
  - Flat Tire
    407
    
    Preparing the Vehicle
    407
    
    Mounting the Minispare Wheel
    407
    
    Moextended System
    412
  - Battery
    413
    
    Disconnecting the Battery
    414
    
    Removing the Battery
    414
    
    Charging and Reinstalling the Battery
    415
    
    Reconnecting the Battery
    415
  - Jump Starting
    416
  - Towing the Vehicle
    418
    
    Installing Towing Eye Bolt
    421
  - Fuses
    422
    
    Aids for Replacing Fuses
    422
    
    Main Fuse Box in Passenger Compartment
    423
    
    Fuse Box in Engine Compartment
    423
    
    Fuse Box in Trunk
    424
- Technical Data
  
  426
  - Parts Service
    427
  - Warranty Coverage
    428
    
    Loss of Service and Warranty
    428
    
    Information Booklet
    428
  - Identification Labels
    429
  - Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
    430
  - Engine
    431
  - Rims and Tires
    433
    
    Same Size Tires
    435
    
    Mixed Size Tires
    436
    
    Minispare Wheel
    437
  - Electrical System
    438
  - Main Dimensions
    439
  - Weights
    440
  - Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
    441
    
    Capacities
    441
    
    Engine Oils
    443
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    443
    
    Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    443
    
    Brake Fluid
    443
    
    Premium Unleaded Gasoline
    444
    
    Gasoline Additives
    444
    
    Fuel Requirements
    445
    
    Coolants
    445
    
    Windshield Washer and Headlamp Cleaning System
    449
- Technical Terms
  
  450
- Index
  
  456

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