2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 airbag

390 Index
Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
BBabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system ..................... 70
Battery .............................................................................342
Block heater .................................................................... 270
Brake assist system (BAS) ............................................ 275
Bulbs
See Replacing bulbs ................................................. 351
CCD changer
See CD changer installed ......................................... 187
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 224
Center console .................................................................. 24
Central locking switch .................................................... 39
Central locking system ................................................... 31
Automatic central locking ......................................... 40
Central locking switch ............................................... 39
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 33
Doors ............................................................................. 37
General notes ............................................................... 30
Locking and unlocking with remote control .......... 33
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 36
Obtaining replacement keys ..................................... 29Summer opening/convenience feature ...................35
Vehicle keys ................................................................. 28
Check regularly and before a long trip ...................... 284
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 83
Climate control ............................................................... 152
Adjustable air outlets,
rear passenger compartment ............................. 172
Air recirculation ........................................................ 158
Basic setting ............................................................... 156
Defrosting ................................................................... 157
Display and controls ................................................. 154
Dust filter ................................................................... 155
Economy mode .......................................................... 159
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ....................... 171
Residual engine heat utilization ............................. 159
Special settings ......................................................... 156
Windows fogged up on the inside .......................... 157
Windows fogged up on the outside ................ 157, 166
COMAND, radio and telephone .................................. 232
Combination switch ....................................................... 148
Control and operation of
radio transmitters .................................................... 232
Coolant level .................................................................. 322
Coolant temperature gauge .......................................... 137
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
FFirst aid kit ..................................................................... 314
Flat tire
See Changing wheels ............................................... 331
Flexible service system
(FSS) ............................................................................ 138
Front airbags .................................................................... 73
Front center console
storage compartment ventilation ........................... 171
Front seat adjustment ..................................................... 49
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...................................360
Fuel reserve warning ....................................................290
Fuse box .......................................................................... 315
Fuses ................................................................................ 315GGarage door opener ....................................................... 226
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 31
Glove box .........................................................................208
HHazard warning flasher switch ................................... 151
Head restraints
Rear seat ....................................................................... 60
Head restraints, front seats
Removal and installation ...........................................55
Headlamp cleaning system ........................................... 147
Headlamp mode .............................................................. 144
Heated seats ......................................................................58
High beams
See Combination switch .......................................... 148IIdentification labels ...................................................... 375
Indicator lamps in the instrument cluster ................ 286
Individual settings ......................................................... 121
"CONVENIENCE"
(vehicles with memory function) ...................... 134
"INSTRUMENT CLUSTER" ....................................... 124
"LIGHTING" ................................................................ 128
"VEHICLE" ................................................................. 131
Infant and child restraint systems ................................83
Child seat mounts ....................................................... 86
Installation ................................................................... 85
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex
RRadio
See Radio mode ......................................................... 179
Rain sensor ..................................................................... 149
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air outlets 172
Rear window defroster .................................................. 170
Rear window sunshade ................................................. 205
Removal and installation of front seat head restraints ...
55
Replacement keys
Obtaining ..................................................................... 29
Replacing bulbs .............................................................. 351
Replacing wiper blade insert .......................................362
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 15
REST .........................................................................159, 169
Roadside assistance call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 234
Roof rack .........................................................................363SSeat belt nonusage warning system ............................. 64
Seat belts ........................................................................... 63
Fastening ...................................................................... 66
Operation ..................................................................... 67Unfastening .................................................................. 67
Warning lamp ........................................................... 292
Seat belts and integrated restraint system ..................63
Seats
Front seat adjustment ................................................ 49
Heated seat ................................................................... 58
Manual seat .................................................................. 52
Multicontour seat ........................................................57
Power seat ....................................................................50
Selective locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 31
Setting the audio volume .............................................. 136
Side impact airbags ......................................................... 76
Side marker lamp .......................................................... 355
Ski sack ........................................................................... 216
Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 200
Opening and closing ...................................................35
Synchronizing .......................................................... 202
SOS-call
See Tele Aid .............................................................. 234
Spare wheel
bolts ............................................................................ 330
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage compartment .... 325
Split folding rear seat bench ........................................221
Standby bulb function .................................................. 356
Start lock-out .....................................................................30
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data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Trunk lid
Emergency release ..................................................... 44
Trunk lid emergency release ......................................... 43
UUnlocking the vehicle with remote control ................. 33VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 206
Vehicle keys ...................................................................... 28
Vehicle tools .................................................................... 325
Vehicle tools (C 32 AMG only) ..................................... 326
WWa r n i n g l a m p s
See Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
instrument cluster .............................................. 286
What you should know at the gas station ................. 282
Wheels ............................................................................ 328
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Window curtain airbag .................................................... 76
Windows
See Power windows ................................................... 197
Windshield washer system .......................................... 323
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ....................................................... 362
Wiper operation
See Combination switch .......................................... 148
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