2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 wheel

288 Malfunction and warning messages
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TELEPHONE – FUNCTION
* C = Category, see page 274.The display appears if button í or ì on the
multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle
is not equipped with a telephone.TELE AID
* C = Category, see page 274.
1 The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response; automatic
and manual emergency, roadside assistance and information. With
this message displayed, one or more functions may not be
avai lable.
See page 220 for notes on the Tele Aid.If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, have the
system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
FUNCTION NOT AVAILABLE! 3
Line 1 Line 2 C*
TE L E A I D V I S I T WO R KS H O P !
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1

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STEERING WH. ADJUST
* C = Category, see page 274.For locking the manual steering wheel adjustment,
seepage77.ENTRANCE POSITION
* C = Category, see page 274.Wait until the seat and steering wheel have moved to
their driving positions. The display will clear when they
have done so.
See also page 41 for easy-entry/exit feature.
Line 1 Line 2 C*
STEERING WH. AD JU ST LOCK! 1
Line 1 Line 2 C*
ENTRANCE POSITION DO NOT DRIVE! 1

293 Contents - Practical hints
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Practical hintsFirst aid kit .....................................294
Stowing things in the vehicle ......294
Fuses ................................................295
Hood .................................................297
Checking engine oil level .............300
Automatic transmission fluid
level ............................................. 301
Coolant level ................................... 301
Adding coolant ...........................302
Windshield and headlamp washer
system .........................................302Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment ............................. 304
Vehicle jack .................................... 305
Wheels ............................................ 306
Tire replacement ....................... 306
Rotating wheels ......................... 307
Spare wheel .................................... 308
Changing wheels ........................... 309
Tire inflation pressure .................. 315
Battery .............................................. 316
Jump starting .................................. 318
Towing the vehicle ........................ 321
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................. 325Exterior lamps ................................326
Replacing bulbs ..........................326
Trunk lamp ..................................... 331
Changing batteries in the electronic
main key .....................................332
Synchronizing remote
control ..........................................334
Emergency engine shut-down .....334
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...335
Replacing wiper blade insert .......337
Roof rack .........................................338

304 Spare wheel
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Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment
1Vehicle tool kit and towing eye bolt
2Jack
3Spare wheel
4Storage trayLift trunk floor and engage handle in upper edge of
trunk.
Always lower trunk floor before closing trunk lid.
To remove the spare wheel:
Take out the vehicle tool kit tray.
Turn t he luggage b owl coun ter clock wise an d re move t he
spare wheel.
To store spare wheel:
Place spare wheel in wheel well and secure it with
luggage bowl. Turn luggage bowl clockwise to its stop.
Place vehicle tool kit tray in luggage bowl.

305 Jack
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To prepare the jack for use:
Remove the jack from the spare wheel well under the
trunk floor.
Push the crank handle up and turn clockwise until it
engages (operational position).Storing the jack in the trunk:
Before storing the jack, it should be fully collapsed, with
handle folded in (storage position).

306 Tires, Wheels
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Wheels
Replace rims or tires with the same designation,
manufacturer and type as shown on the original part.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information on tested and recommended rims and tires
for summer and winter operation. They can also offer
advice concerning tire service and purchase.
Tire replacement
Front and rear tires should be replaced in sets. Rims
and tires must be of the correct size and type. For
dimensions, see “Technical Data”.
We recommend that you break in new tires for
approximately 60 miles (100 km) at moderate speed.
Wa r n i n g !
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the
vehi c le a t the j ack take-up b ra ckets b ui lt i nto eit her
side of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury,
use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel
change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is
supported by the jack. Keep hands and feet away
from the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels before
raising vehicle with jack.Do n ot d is engage parki n g brake w hil e t he vehi c le i s
raised. Be certain that the jack is always vertical
when in use, especially on hills. Always try to use
the jack on level surface. Be sure that the jack arm
is fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Always
lower the vehicle onto sufficient capacity
jackstands before working under the vehicle.

307 Tires, Wheels
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index It is imperative that the wheel mounting bolts be
fastened to a tightening torque of 110 ft.lb. (150 Nm)
whenever wheels are mounted.
For rim and tire specifications, refer to “Technical Data”.Rotating wheels
The wheels can be rotated according to the degree of
tire wear while retaining the same direction of travel.
Rotating, however, should be carried out as
recommended by the tire manufacturer, before the
characteristic tire wear pattern (shoulder wear on front
wheels and tread center wear on rear wheels) becomes
visible, as otherwise the driving properties deteriorate.
Notes:
Thoroughly clean the inner side of the wheels any time
you rotate the wheels or wash the vehicle underside.
The use of retread tires is not recommended. Retread
tires may adversely affect the handling characteristics
and safety of the vehicle.
Dented or bent rims can cause tire pressure loss and
damage to the tire beads. For this reason, check rims for
damage at regular intervals. The rim flanges must be
checked for wear before a tire is mounted. Remove
burrs, if any.
Check and ensure proper tire inflation pressure after
rotating the wheels. For tire inflation pressure see
inside of fuel filler flap and also page 264.
Wa r n i n g !
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread
is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained
damage, replace them.When replacing rims, use only genuine
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the
particular rim type. Failure to do so can result in
the bolts loosening and possibly an accident.

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Spare wheel
Important!
The spare wheel rim is mounted with a full size tire of
the same type as on the vehicle, and is fully functional.
However, that spare wheel rim is weight optimized and
has a limited service life of 12 000 miles (20 000 km)
use before a standard wheel rim must replace it.
In the case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use the
spare wheel.
Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare wheel
mounted.Spare wheel
The spare wheel rim size is 7 J x 16 H2
(C 240 Canada only - steel rims 6
1/2 J x 16 H2).
In the case of a flat tire or breakdown, you may
temporarily use the spare wheel, while observing the
following restrictions:
•Do not exceed vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km / h).
•Drive to the nearest repair facility to have the flat
tire repaired or replaced as appropriate.
•Do not operate vehicle with more than one spare
wheel mounted.
For additional information, refer to page 352.
Wa r n i n g !
The spare wheel rim is for temporary use only. Use
for over a total of 12 000 miles (20 000 km)
(aggregate of all uses) may cause wheel rim failure
leading to an accident and possible injuries.