2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE wheel

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Contents
IntroductionProduct information .......................... 7
Operator’s manual ............................. 8
Where to find it ................................ 13
Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15Instruments and controlsInstruments and controls ............... 18
Door control panel ....................... 20
Overhead control panel ............... 21
Dashboard ..................................... 22
Center console .............................. 24OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 28
Start lock-out..................................... 30
General notes on the central locking system ............... 30
Central locking system ................... 31 Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 31
Locking and unlocking ................ 33 Choosing global or selective
mode on remote control.............. 33
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof
from outside ................................. 34
Panic button ................................. 35
Mechanical keys .......................... 35
Doors ................................................. 36
Central locking switch.................... 38
Automatic central locking.............. 40
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................... 40
Trunk.................................................. 41
Trunk lid emergency release ....... 43
Antitheft alarm system................... 44
Tow-away alarm ............................... 46
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 47
Front seat adjustment..................... 48
Removal and installation of front seat head restraints .......... 54
Front seat backrest - locking and unlocking ............. 56
Heated seats ..................................... 58
Rear seat head restraints ............... 60 Seat belts and integrated
restraint system .......................... 62
Seat belts ........................................... 62
Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................... 63
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system .................... 69
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ........ 69
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)................................ 70
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)............................. 71
Airbags .............................................. 72
Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag.................... 80
Infant and child restraint systems......................... 82
Steering wheel adjustment (manual) ....................................... 87
Steering wheel adjustment (electrical) .................................... 88
Rear view mirrors ............................ 89
Instrument cluster ........................... 96

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Contents
Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ............... 102
Trip and main odometer and sub menu.................................... 106
Audio systems ................................ 108 Radio ............................................ 108
CD player ..................................... 109
Cassette player ........................... 110
Telephone ......................................... 111
Navigation system ........................... 116
Trip computer ................................. 117
Malfunction/warning message memory ....................... 119
Individual settings......................... 121
Setting the audio volume.............. 136
Coolant temperature gauge .......... 137
Flexible service system (FSS) ...... 138
Engine oil level indicator .............. 141
Engine oil consumption ................ 142
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 143
Headlamp mode ............................. 144 Night security illumination ......... 146
Locator lighting.......................... 147
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 147
Combination switch ...................... 148
Hazard warning flasher switch .... 151
Climate control .............................. 152
Automatic climate control............ 160
Front center console storage compartment ventilation .......... 171
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets ............... 172
Operation Audio and telephone ................................... 173
Operating safety ............................ 173
Operating and display elements .. 174
Button and soft key operation ...... 176
Component malfunctions ............. 195
Power windows .............................. 197
Sunshade for panorama sliding/pop-up roof .................. 199
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof .... 200
Interior lighting ............................. 203
Sun visors ....................................... 205
Vanity mirrors................................ 205 Interior............................................. 206
Storage compartments
and armrests ..............................206
Glove box ..................................... 207
Cup holder ...................................... 210
Ashtrays .......................................... 211
Lighter ............................................. 213
Parcel net in front passenger footwell ....................................... 214
Split folding rear seat bench ........ 215
Luggage cover – removal and installation ......................... 217
Loading instructions (vehicle with enlarged cargo area) ........ 218
Cellular telephone ......................... 219
Telephone, general ........................ 220
Garage door opener ....................... 221
DrivingControl and operation of radio transmitters ..................... 226
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ................................. 227

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Contents
LIGHTING SYSTEM .................... 300
LIGHT SENSOR........................... 302
DOOR............................................ 302
TRUNK OPEN ............................. 303
HOOD ........................................... 303
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION........ 304
TELE AID ..................................... 304
WASHER FLUID.......................... 305
RESTRAINT SYSTEM ................. 306
KEY ............................................... 306
FUEL RESERVE .......................... 307
UNDERVOLTAGE ........................ 307
STEERING WHEEL ADJUST. ..... 308
Practical hintsFirst aid kit...................................... 310
Stowing things in the vehicle ...... 311
Fuses ................................................ 311
Hood ................................................. 315
Automatic transmission fluid level ................................... 317
Adding engine oil........................... 318
Coolant level ................................... 319 Adding coolant ............................ 319
Windshield and headlamp washer system .......................... 320
Spare wheel, storage compartment ............................. 321
Vehicle tools and air pump .......... 322
Vehicle jack .................................... 323
Wheels ............................................ 324 Tire replacement........................ 324
Rotating wheels ......................... 325
Spare wheel .................................... 326
Changing wheels ........................... 327 Inflating the collapsible
spare tire ..................................... 333
Storing spare wheel in
wheel well ................................... 334
Tire inflation pressure ................. 335
Battery............................................. 336
Jump starting.................................. 338
Towing the vehicle ........................ 341 Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking .................. 344
Exterior lamps ............................... 345 Replacing bulbs ......................... 345 Changing batteries in the
electronic main key .................. 351
Synchronizing remote
control .......................................... 353
Emergency engine shut-down ..... 353
Fuel filler flap, manual release ... 354
Replacing wiper blade insert ....... 356
Roof rack ......................................... 357
Vehicle careCleaning and care of the vehicle.................................. 360
Power washer.............................. 361
Tar stains ..................................... 361
Paintwork, painted body
components ................................. 361
Engine cleaning.......................... 362
Vehicle washing ......................... 362
Ornamental moldings................ 363
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ...................... 363
Window cleaning........................ 363
Wiper blade ................................. 363

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Contents Light alloy wheels ...................... 364
Instrument cluster ..................... 364
Steering wheel and
gear selector lever ......................364
Cup holder................................... 364
Seat belts ..................................... 365
Headliner and shelf below
rear window ................................ 365
Leather upholstery ..................... 365
Hard plastic trim items ............. 365
Plastic and rubber parts............ 365
Technical dataSpare parts service ........................ 368
Warranty coverage ......................... 368
Identification labels....................... 369
Layout of poly-V-belt drive............ 371
Technical data................................. 373
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -
capacities ................................... 377
Engine oils ...................................... 379
Engine oil additives ....................... 379
Air conditioner refrigerant........... 379
Brake fluid ...................................... 379 Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 380
Fuel requirements......................... 380
Gasoline additives ......................... 381
Coolants .......................................... 381
Consumer information ................. 383
Uniform tire quality grading ....... 383
IndexIndex ............................................... 385

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Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
Door control panel 1Door handle, pull to open, see page 36
2 Memory function (optional), for storing seat,
steering wheel and exterior rear view mirror
settings, see page 93
3 Front seat adjustment switch (optional), see page 48
4 Steering wheel adjustment switch (optional),
see page 88
5 Power window switch, see page 197

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Instruments and controls
Te ch n i c a l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
1
Hood lock release, see page 315
2 Parking brake pedal, see page 256
3 Steering wheel adjustment (manual), see page 87
4 Parking brake release, see page 256
5 Exterior lamp switch, see page 143
6 Combination switch, see page 148
7 Exterior mirror adjustment switch, see page 90
8 Headlamp washer button, see page 147
9 Cruise control switch, see page 268 10
Multifunction steering wheel, see page 102
Horn (with electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2)
11 Instrument cluster, see page 96
12 Voice recognition system switch (optional), see
separate operating instructions
13 Starter switch, see page 240
14 Glove box lid release, see page 207
15 Glove box lock, see page 207

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Contents - Operation
Te ch n i c a l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
DrivingInstrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
OperationVehicle keys ...................................... 28
Start lock-out..................................... 30
General notes on the
central locking system ............... 30
Central locking system ................... 31 Radio frequency and
infrared remote control ............... 31
Locking and unlocking ................ 33
Choosing global or selective
mode on remote control .............. 33
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof
from outside .................................. 34
Panic button .................................. 35
Mechanical keys ........................... 35
Doors .................................................. 36
Central locking switch .................... 38
Automatic central locking .............. 40
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................... 40
Trunk ................................................. 41
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 43
Antitheft alarm system ................... 44 Tow-away alarm ............................... 46
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 47
Front seat adjustment..................... 48
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......... 54
Front seat backrest - locking and unlocking ............. 56
Heated seats ..................................... 58
Rear seat head restraints ............... 60
Seat belts and integrated restraint system .......................... 62
Seat belts .......................................... 62
Seat belt nonusage warning system........................... 63
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system.................... 69
Self-test BabySmart
TM without
special child seat installed ........ 69
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ............................... 70
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) ............................. 71
Airbags.............................................. 72 Safety guidelines for the seat
belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag.................... 80
Infant and child restraint systems......................... 82
Steering wheel adjustment (manual) ....................................... 87
Steering wheel adjustment (electrical) .................................... 88
Rear view mirrors ............................ 89
Instrument cluster ........................... 96
Multifunction steering wheel, multifunction display ............... 102
Trip and main odometer and sub menu ................................... 106
Audio systems ................................ 108
Radio ............................................ 108
CD player ..................................... 109
Cassette player ........................... 110
Telephone ......................................... 111
Navigation system........................... 116
Trip computer ................................. 117
Malfunction/warning message memory ....................... 119

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Central locking system
Te ch n i c a l
data
Instruments
and controls Operation
DrivingInstrument
cluster display Practical hints Car care Index
Automatic central locking
With the automatic central locking system activated, the
doors and trunk are locked at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km / h) or more. The fuel filler
flap remains unlocked.
The automatic central locking function can be switched
on or off in the individual setting menu “VEHICLE” –
“AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK”, see page 121.
Notes:
If doors are unlocked with the central locking switch
after activating the automatic central locking, and
neither door is opened, then the doors remain unlocked
even at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km / h) or more.
If a door is opened from the inside at speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km / h) or less with the
automatic central locking activated, the door will again
be automatically locked at speeds of approximately
9 mph (15 km / h) or more. If a door is opened from the inside, the complete vehicle
is unlocked, if the vehicle was previously centrally
unlocked using the remote control.
Important!
When towing the vehicle, or with the vehicle on a
dynamometer test stand, please, note the following:
With the automatic central locking activated and the
electronic key in starter switch position 2, the vehicle
doors will lock if the left front wheel as well as the right
rear wheel spin at vehicle speeds of approximately
9 mph (15 km / h) or more.
Emergency unlocking in case of accident
The doors unlock automatically a short time after an
accident in which an airbag or emergency tensioning
retractor deploys (this is intended to aid rescue and
exit).