2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 key

365 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 62
Battery ............................................................................. 316
Block heater ....................................................................252
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................257
CCellular telephone ......................................................... 210
Center console .................................................................. 18
Central locking switch .................................................... 33
Central locking system ................................................... 25
Automatic central locking ......................................... 34
Central locking switch ............................................... 33
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 27
Doors ............................................................................. 31
General notes ............................................................... 24
Locking and unlocking with remote control .......... 27
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 30
Obtaining replacement keys ..................................... 23
Summer opening/convenience feature ................... 29
Vehicle keys ................................................................. 22
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................266
Checking engine oil level ............................................. 300Climate control ............................................................... 138
Adjustable air outlets,
rear passenger compartment ............................. 159
Air recirculation ........................................................ 144
Basic setting ............................................................... 142
Defrosting ................................................................... 143
Display and controls ................................................. 140
Dust filter ................................................................... 141
Economy mode .......................................................... 145
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ..................................... 158
Residual engine heat utilization ............................. 145
Special settings ......................................................... 142
Windows fogged up on the inside .......................... 143
Windows fogged up on the outside ........................ 144
COMAND, radio, telephone and two-way radio ......... 218
Combination switch ....................................................... 134
Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 218
Coolant level ...................................................................301
Coolant temperature gauge ..........................................124
Cruise control ................................................................ 254
Cup holder ....................................................................... 197

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
DDashboard ......................................................................... 16
Door control panel ........................................................... 14
Door entry lamps ........................................................... 190
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................244EEasy-entry/exit feature ................................................... 41
Electronic main key ......................................................... 23
Changing batteries ...................................................332
Synchronizing remote control ................................334
Electronic stability program (ESP) ..............................260
Emergency engine shut-down .....................................334
Emergency operation of sliding/pop-up roof ............335
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ......................... 64
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ................... 34
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 129
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 128
Enlarged cargo area .......................................................207
ENTRANCE POSITION - malfunction and warning
messages ....................................................................292
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 130
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 132
Exterior lamps ................................................................326Additional turn signals on
the exterior mirror .............................................. 330
Bulbs for high and low beam ................................. 328
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 327
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 330
License plate lamps ................................................. 330
Parking and standing lamp .................................... 328
Replacing bulbs ........................................................ 326
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 329
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 328
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................ 81
Exterior mirror, front passenger side,
parking position ..........................................................82
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 294
Flexible service system (FSS) ......................................125
Front airbags ....................................................................65
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ......................................... 158
Front seat adjustment .....................................................42
Fuel filler flap, manual release ................................... 335
Fuel reserve warning ..................................................... 271
Fuses ............................................................................... 295

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......................................... 47
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 23
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................337
Reporting Safety Defects .................................................. 9
REST .........................................................................145, 156
Roof rack .........................................................................338
SSeat belt nonusage warning system ............................. 56
Seat belts ........................................................................... 55
Fastening ...................................................................... 58
Operation ..................................................................... 59
Unfastening .................................................................. 59
Warning lamp ............................................................273
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................................................... 55
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 42
Manual seat ................................................................. 45
Power seat .................................................................... 43
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 123
Side impact airbags ......................................................... 68Ski sack .......................................................................... 202
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................................................ 187
Opening and closing ...................................................29
Synchronizing ........................................................... 188
Spare wheel ................................................................... 308
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment .... 304
Split folding rear seat bench ....................................... 207
Standby bulb function ...................................................331
Start lock-out .....................................................................24
Starter switch ................................................................. 230
Starting and turning off the engine ........................... 232
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction and warning
messages ................................................................... 292
Steering lock
See starter switch ..................................................... 230
Steering wheel
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 41
Steering wheel adjustment
electrical .......................................................................79
manual ..........................................................................77
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 193
Storing mirror positions ................................................. 81
Storing seat positions ......................................................44
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 294
Sun visors ........................................................................ 192
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ..........................63

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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
TTechnical data ................................................................ 351
Tele Aid ...........................................................................220
Initiating an emergency call ...................................222
Telephone ........................................................................ 101
Incoming call ............................................................. 105
Redialing .................................................................... 103
Telephone book ......................................................... 101
Telephone, general ........................................................ 211
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 218
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ......................292
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................ 219
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 315
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 39
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 321
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking ....325
Trip computer ................................................................. 107
Trunk ................................................................................. 35
Opening ........................................................................ 28
Release switch ............................................................. 37
Trunk lamp ..................................................................... 331
UUnlocking the vehicle with remote control .................27VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 192
Vehicle keys ......................................................................22
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 304WWhat you should know at the gas station ................. 264
Wheels ............................................................................ 306
Where to find it .................................................................. 7
Window curtain airbag ....................................................68
Windshield washer system .......................................... 302
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ....................................................... 337