2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 Storage

325 Spare wheel
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment
1Vehicle tool kit, towing eye bolt, wheel bolts and
jack
2Spare wheel
3Storage 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.
OM_203.book Seite 325 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 11:57 11

326 TIREFIT
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
TIREFIT, vehicle tools, storage compartment
(C 32 AMG only)
The TIREFIT, vehicle tools and the storage compartment
are located below the trunk floor.1Jack
2TIREFIT
3Air pump
4Vehicle tool kit
5Towin g eye b ol t
For notes on the TIREFIT and air pump, see page 337.
OM_203.book Seite 326 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 11:57 11

327 Jack
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index Vehicle jack
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).
OM_203.book Seite 327 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 11:57 11

336 Tires, Wheels
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
14. Vehicles with steel rims (Canada only)
Installation of wheel cover:
Position small wheel cover opening over tire valve
and press wheel cover against wheel rim. Now press
(do not hit) opposite side of wheel cover against
wheel rim until seated. Make certain that the
springs of the wheel cover are firmly seated in the
outer rim of the steel wheel.Notes:
Before storing the jack, it should be fully collapsed, with
handle folded in.
For proper storage of vehicle jack see page 325.
P 40.10-2432-26
Wa r n i n g !
Always replace wheel bolts that are damaged or
rusted.Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.Damaged wheel hub threads should be repaired
immediately.Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly tightened
mounting bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
This could cause an accident. Be sure to use the
correct mounting bolts.
OM_203.book Seite 336 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 11:57 11

340 Tires, Wheels
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
11. Remove air pump from storage compartment inside
trunk.
12. Pull out air hose with pressure gauge (5) and
electrical plug (6).
13. Screw filler hose (5) onto tire valve.
14. Plug air pump electrical plug (6) into vehicle cigar
lighter.
15. To switch on air pump, turn key in steering lock to
position 1.
Note:
After 5 minutes, pressure gauge must display
26 psi (1.8 bar). Do not exceed the maximum pressure
of 36 psi (2.5 bar)!
If pressure is not attained, drive vehicle
approx. 394 in (10 m), so that the sealing material is
evenly distributed inside the tire. Reconnect air pump
and inflate tire.Note:
Do not operate electric air pump longer that 6 minutes
wit hout interruption. Air pump could overheat! Af ter air
pump has cooled off, operate air pump again.
16. To switch off air pump, turn key in steering lock to
position 0.
17. Reinstall valve tire cap.
18. Drive vehicle to distribute the sealant evenly inside
the tire.
Wa r n i n g !
If a tire pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained,
tire is too severely damaged for TIREFIT to provide
a reliable tire repair.In this case TIREFIT can not properly seal the tire.Do not drive the vehicle.Contact the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
OM_203.book Seite 340 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 11:57 11

344 Jump starting
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Note:
The gear selector lever will remain locked in
position “P” and the electronic key can not be turned in
the starter switch, if the vehicle battery is disconnected
or discharged.
After reconnecting the battery also set the clock
(vehicles with COMAND: see COMAND operator’s
manual) resynchronize the front seat head restraints,
the express feature of the power windows, the sliding /
pop-up roof, and the electronic stability program (see
individual settings on page 121, head restraints on
p a ge 5 5 , p owe r w i n d ows o n p a ge 19 7 , s y n ch r o n i zi n g t h e
sliding / pop-up roof on page 202 and electronic stability
program on page 278).
Battery recycling
Batteries contain materials that can harm the
environment with improper disposal.
Large 12 Volt storage batteries contain lead.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of
disposal.
Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old
batteries for recycling.Jump starting
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and can lead
to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump
starting, you might get injured.Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow
this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clot hin g. In cas e i t d oes , i mm ed ia tely f lus h a f fected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.A battery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is
flammable and very explosive. Keep flames or
sparks away from battery, avoid improper
connection of jumper cables, smoking etc.Read all instructions before proceeding.
OM_203.book Seite 344 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 11:57 11

350 Towing the vehicle
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index
Transmission selector lever, manually unlocking
In the case of power failure the transmission selector
lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle.To do so, open storage compartment in front of center
armrest.
Using a small coin, release the coin holder (1) and
swing it aside.
Insert a tool (2), e.g. the screw driver, into the opening
below the coin holder. While pushing the tool down,
move selector lever from position “P”.
After removal of the tool from the opening, reinstall the
coin holder.
The selector lever is locked again when moving it to
position “P”.
P 27.60-2197-26
OM_203.book Seite 350 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 11:57 11

389 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
Index
AAdding engine oil .......................................................... 321
Airbags .............................................................................. 73
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
Malfunction and warning message ........................ 297
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 276
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 46
Ashtrays .......................................................................... 213
Audio system
Button and soft key operation ..................................176
Cassette mode ........................................................... 182
CD changer ................................................................ 187
CD mode ..................................................................... 186
Operating and display elements ............................. 174
Operating safety ........................................................ 173
Operation ....................................................................176
Operation Audio and telephone .............................. 173
Radio mode ................................................................ 179
Telephone operation ................................................. 190Audio systems ................................................................. 108
Cassette player .......................................................... 110
CD Player .................................................................... 109
Radio ........................................................................... 108
Automatic central locking .............................................. 40
Automatic climate control ............................................ 160
Activated charcoal filter ........................................... 168
Adjustable air outlets,
rear passenger compartment ............................. 172
Air recirculation ........................................................ 167
Air volume, manual .................................................. 165
Basic setting ............................................................... 164
Defrosting ................................................................... 166
Display and controls ................................................. 162
Dust filter ................................................................... 164
Economy mode .......................................................... 169
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ....................... 171
Residual engine heat utilization ............................. 169
Special settings ......................................................... 165
Windows fogged up on the outside ........................ 166
Automatic transmission ................................................251
Fluid level .................................................................. 322
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ............................................ 350
OM_203.book Seite 389 Donnerstag, 31. Mai 2001 11:57 11