2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 trip computer

Contents
Trip and main odometer, FSS, coolant
temperature, vehicle speed,
engine oil level indicator ........... 96
Audio systems .................................. 98
Radio .............................................. 98
CD player ....................................... 99
Cassette player ........................... 100
Telephone ........................................ 101
Navigation system .......................... 106
Trip computer ................................. 107
Malfunction/warning
message memory ...................... 109
Individual settings ..........................111
Setting the audio volume .............. 123
Coolant temperature gauge .......... 124
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................ 125
Engine oil level indicator .............. 128
Engine oil consumption ................ 129
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 130
Headlamp mode ............................. 131Night security illumination ..........132
Locator lighting ...........................133
Headlamp cleaning system ...........133
Combination switch .......................134
Hazard warning flasher
switch ..........................................137
Climate control ...............................138
Automatic climate control ............ 146
Front center console storage
compartment ventilation ..........158
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air outlets ................159
Operation Audio and telephone ...160
Operating safety .............................160
Operating and
display elements ........................ 161
Button and soft key operation ......163
Operation .........................................163
Power windows ...............................184
Sliding/pop-up roof ........................187
Interior lighting ..............................189
Rear window sunshade ................. 191Sun visors ....................................... 192
Vanity mirrors ................................ 192
Interior ............................................ 193
Storage compartments and
armrests ..................................... 193
Glove box ..................................... 194
Cup holder ...................................... 197
Ashtrays .......................................... 199
Lighter ............................................. 201
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell .......................................202
Ski sack ...........................................202
Enlarged cargo area .......................207
Split folding rear seat bench ........207
Loading instructions
(vehicle with enlarged
cargo area) ..................................209
Cellular telephone ......................... 210
Telephone, general ........................ 211
Garage door opener ....................... 212

20 Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 22
Start lock-out .................................... 24
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 24
Central locking system ................... 25
Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 25
Locking and unlocking ................ 27
Choosing global or selective
mode on remote control .............. 27
Opening the trunk ....................... 28
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 29
Panic button .................................. 30
Mechanical keys ........................... 30
Doors .................................................. 31
Central locking switch .................... 33
Automatic central locking .............. 34
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 34
Trunk ................................................. 35
Trunk lid release switch ................. 37Antitheft alarm system ................... 38
Tow-away alarm ............................... 39
Easy-entry/exit feature ................... 41
Front seat adjustment ..................... 42
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......... 47
Multicontour seat ............................ 49
Heated seats ..................................... 50
Rear seat head restraints ............... 52
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 55
Seat belts .......................................... 55
Seat belt nonusage
warning system .......................... 56
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system ................... 62
Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS) ............................... 63
Emergency tensioning
retractor (ETR) ............................ 64
Airbags .............................................. 65
Safety guidelines for the seat
belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag ................... 72Infant and child
restraint systems ......................... 73
Steering wheel adjustment
(manual) ....................................... 77
Steering wheel adjustment
(electrical) .................................... 79
Rear view mirrors ............................ 80
Instrument cluster ........................... 88
Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display ................. 92
Trip and main odometer, FSS, coolant
temperature, vehicle speed,
engine oil level indicator ........... 96
Audio systems .................................. 98
Radio .............................................. 98
CD player ....................................... 99
Cassette player ........................... 100
Telephone ........................................ 101
Navigation system .......................... 106
Trip computer ................................. 107
Malfunction/warning
message memory ...................... 109
Individual settings .......................... 111
Setting the audio volume ............. 123

93 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Depending on your vehicle’s equipment, you may use
the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to call
up, control and set the following systems in the
multifunction display:
1Trip odometer and main odometer, see page 91 and
page 96
Flexible service system (FSS), see page 125
Vehicle speed, see page 96
Coolant temperature gauge, see page 124
Engine oil level indicator, see page 128
2Audio systems, see page 98
Radio, see page 98
CD player, see page 99
Cassette player, see page 1003Navigation system, see page 106
4Malfunction message memory, see page 109
5Individual settings, see page 111
6Trip computer, see page 107
After start
After reset
Fuel tank content
7Telephone, see page 101
Press the è or ÿ button repeatedly until the
required system is displayed.
The display advances by one system each time the
button is pressed.
You may call up add ition al d is plays wit hin som e of t hes e
categories by pressing the j or k button.

107 Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Trip computer 1“AFTER START” — short distance memory
2“AFTER RESET” — long distance memory
3Estimated range remaining
4Distance covered “AFTER START” or
“AFTER RESET”
5Elapsed time “AFTER START” or “AFTER RESET”
6Average speed “AFTER START” or “AFTER RESET”
7Average fuel consumption “AFTER START” or
“AFTER RESET”
Press the button è or ÿ repeatedly until the
display (1, 2 or 3) appears.
Press the j or k button until the “AFTER START”
short distance memory (1), the “AFTER RESET” long
distance memory (2) or fuel tank contents and
estimated range remaining indicator (3) appears.
Pressing the è or ÿ button displays the next or
previous system.
Note:
The display (1) always appears the next time the trip
computer is called up.

370 Index
Te ch n i c a l
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