2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Temperatur

Instrument Cluster
1. Coolant temperature gauge. See Index
2. Fuel gauge with reserve and fuel cap
placement warning lamp (yellow). See Index
3. Outside temperature indicator. See Index
4. Left turn signal indicator lamp (green)
5. ASR or ESP warning lamp (yellow). See
Index
6. Speedometer
7. Trip odometer, See Index


8. Main odometer, or FSS indicator. See
Index
9. Right turn signal indicator lamp (green)
10. Tachometer. See Index
11. Clock. See Index
12. Push buttons for intensity of instrument
lamps. See Index
13. Push button for resetting trip odometer.
See Index
14. Push buttons for setting clock. See Index

Tires

Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law.
These indicators are located in six places on the
tread circumference and become visible at a depth of
approximately1/16 in (1.5 mm), at which point the
tire is considered worn and should be replaced.
The tread wear indicator appears as a solid band across
the tread.




Warning !
Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. As tread depth approaches 1/16 in (1.5 mm), the adhesion
properties on a wet road are sharply reduced. Depending upon the weather and/or road surface (conditions),
the tire traction varies widely.


Specified tire pressures must be maintained. This applies particularly if the tires are subjected to
high loads (e.g. high speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temperatures).


Warning !
Do not drive with a flat tire. A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the vehicle. You may lose control
of the car. Continued driving with a flat tire or driving at high speed with a flat tire will cause excessive heat
build-up and possibly a fire.


Aquaplaning
Depending on the depth of the water layer on the road, aquaplaning may occur, even at low speeds and with new
tires.
Reduce vehicle speed, avoid track grooves in the road and apply brakes cautiously in the rain.


Tire Traction
The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road.
You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road whenever the outside temperatures are close to the
freezing point.
Warning !
If ice has formed on the road, tire traction will be substantially reduced. Under such weather conditions,
drive, steer and brake with extreme caution.

We recommend M + S radial- ply tires for the winter season for all four wheels to insure normal balanced handling
characteristics. On packed snow, they can reduce your stopping distance as compared with summer tires.
Stopping distance, however, is still considerably greater than when the road is not snow or ice covered.

Climate Control
1. Air volume control for center air outlets, turn wheel
up to open.
2. Air volume control for side air outlet.
To open side air outlet:
Turn wheel to position
3. Center air outlets, adjustable
4. Side air outlet, adjustable
5. Windshield air outlet
6. Temperature selector, left side passenger compartment
7. Temperature selector, right side passenger compartment
8. Air volume control switch
9. Air distribution control switch
10. Rear window defroster
11. Economy mode
12. Air recirculation,
Residual engine heat utilization.


(Model C 230 Kompressor)

The system is always at operational readiness, except when manually switched off. The climate control only
operates with the engine running. To quickly cool down the passenger compartment, turn temperature
selectors fully downward. Turn temperature selector to maintain desired temperature. The climate control removes
considerable moisture from the air during operation in the cooling mode. It is normal for water to drip on the ground
through ducts in the underbody.

Basic Setting - Heater

Select temperature for each side of the passenger compartment.
Select air volume with control switch, set at least to position 2 to
prevent windows from fogging up. Set air distribution control switch to
position shown above.
Turn side air outlets (4) to the detent position.
Open center air outlets as desired.


Basic Setting - Air Conditioner

Select temperature for each side of the passenger compartment.
Select air volume with control switch, at least to position 1 to start
the air conditioner. Set air distribution control switch to position
Open center air outlets .
Open left and right side air outlets .


Special Settings (use only for short duration)

Defrosting
Set temperature selectors and switches for air volume and air distribution to position
.

Close center air outlets.
Turn wheels (2) to position to open left and right side air outlets (4).
Adjust side air outlets upward.

Air Recirculation
This mode can be selected to temporarily reduce the entry of annoying odours or dust from vehicle's interior.
Outside air is not supplied to the car's interior.
To select, press button.
To cancel, press button again.
The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air
• after approx. 5 minutes at outside temperatures below approx. 40°F (5°C),
• after approx. 30 minutes, at outside temperatures above approx. 40°F (5°C),
• after approx. 5 minutes, if button is pressed.
At hight ouside temperatures, the system automatically engages the recirculated air mode for approx.
30 minutes, thereby increasing the cooling capacity performance. Press button again to extend the recirculated
air mode.

Residual Engine Heat Utilization
With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue heating the interior for a short while.
Air volume is controlled automatically
To select:
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 0 or remove . Close air outlet in rear passenger compartment.
Press button. Indicator lamp in the button lights up.
This function selection will not activate if the battery charge level is insufficient.
To cancel:
Press button. Indicator lamp in the button goes out
The system will automatically shut off
• if you turn key in steering lock to position 2,
• after approx. 30 minutes,
• if the battery voltage drops.


Dust Filter
Nearly all dust particles and pollen are filtered out before outside air enters the passenger compartment through the
air distribution system.

Note:
Keep the air intake grille in front of windshield free of snow and debris.

Important !
This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system that uses R-134a (HFC: hydrofluorocarbon)
as a refrigerant. Repairs should always be performed by a qualified technician, and refrigerant
should be collected in a recovery system for recycling.

Automatic Climate Control
(Models C 280 and C43 AMG)



The system is always at operational readiness, except when manually
switched off. The automatic climate control only operates with the engine
running. The temperature selector should be left at the desired temperature
setting.
The temperature selected is reached as quickly as possible. The system
will not heat or cool any quicker by setting a higher or lower temperature.


1. Air volume control for center air outlet,
turn wheel up to open
2. Air volume control for side air outlet.
To open air outlets:
Turn wheel to position
3. Center air outlets, adjustable
4. Side air outlets, adjustable
5. Display and Controls



The automatic climate control removes considerable moisture from the air during operation in the cooling mode.
It is normal for water to drip on the ground through ducts in the underbody.

Important !
This vehicle is equipped with an air conditioner system that uses HFC-134a (HFC hydrofluorocarbon) as a refrigerant.
Repairs should always be performed by a qualified technician, and refrigerant should be collected in a recovery
system for recycling.

Display and Controls
Press to activate, indicator lamp is on while activated.
Automatic mode Air recirculation
Raise temperature Air distribution, manual
Lower temperature Economy mode
Defrost Air volume, manual
Rear window defroster Residual engine heat
utilization
Basic Setting - Automatic Mode
Press button for automatic mode.
Simultaneously press both
and button for temperature setting of 72°F.



Air volume and distribution are controlled
automatically. This setting can be used all year
around.

Economy
The function of this setting corresponds to the
automatic mode. However, because the air
conditioning compressor will not engage (fuel
savings), it is not possible to air condition in this
setting.
Press button to activate.
Press button once again to return to previous
setting.

Air Recirculation
This mode can be selected to prevent annoying odours or dust from entering the car's interior.
Outside air is not supplied to the car's interior.
To select, press button.
To cancel, press button again.
The system will automatically switch from recirculated air to fresh air
• after approx. 5 minutes at outside temperatures below approx. 40°F (5°C),
• after approx. 30 minutes, at outside temperatures above approx. 40°F (5°C),
• after approx. 5 minutes, if button is pressed.
Notes:
If the windows should fog up from the inside, switch from recirculated air back to fresh air.
At high outside temperatures, the system automatically engages the recirculated air mode thereby
increasing the cooling capacity performance, switching to partially fresh air within 20 minutes.


Dust Filter
Nearly all dust particles and pollen are filtered out before outside air enters the
passenger compartment through the air distribution system.
Notes:
Do not obstruct the air flow by placing objects on the air flowthrough exhaust slots below the rear
window.
Also keep the air intake grille in front of windshield free of snow and debris.


Residual Engine Heat Utilization
With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue heating the interior for a short while.
Air volume and distribution are controlled automatically
To select:
Turn electronic key in steering lock to position 1 or 0 or remove electronic key.
Press button.
This function selection will not activate if the battery charge level is insufficient.
To cancel:
Press button.
The system will automatically shut off
• if you turn electronic key in steering lock to position 2,
• after approx. 30 minutes,
• if the battery voltage drops.