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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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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Cruise control .................................................................272
Cup holder ...................................................................... 211
DDashboard ......................................................................... 22
Door control panel ........................................................... 20
Door entry lamps ...........................................................204
Drive sensibly - Save Fuel ............................................ 261EEasy-entry/exit feature ................................................... 48
Electronic key ................................................................... 29
Changing batteries ................................................... 357
Electronic main key
Synchronizing remote control ................................ 359
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ........................................................................... 278
Emergency call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 234
Emergency engine shut-down ..................................... 359
Emergency operation of
sliding/pop-up roof ................................................... 360Emergency tensioning retractor
(ETR) .............................................................................72
Emergency trunk lid release button ............................. 44
Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................40
Engine oil consumption ................................................ 142
Engine oil level indicator .............................................. 141
Enlarged cargo area .......................................................221
Express opening and closing
(power windows) ....................................................... 198
Exterior lamp switch ..................................................... 143
Daytime running lamp mode .................................. 145
Exterior lamps ................................................................ 351
Additional turn signals
on the exterior mirror ........................................ 356
Bulbs for high and low beam ................................. 353
Headlamp assembly ................................................. 352
High mounted stop lamp ......................................... 356
License plate lamps ................................................. 355
Parking and standing lamp .................................... 353
Replacing bulbs ......................................................... 351
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 355
Taillamp assemblies ................................................ 354
Turn signal lamp ...................................................... 353
Exterior mirror adjustment ............................................ 91
Exterior mirror,
front passenger side, parking position .................... 92
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Te ch n i c a l
data Instruments
and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 234
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 98
Instruments and controls ............................................... 18
Center console ............................................................. 24
Dashboard .................................................................... 22
Door control panel ...................................................... 20
Overhead control panel .............................................. 21
Interior ............................................................................ 207
Interior lighting ............................................................. 203
JJack ................................................................................... 327
Jump starting ..................................................................344
KKeys, changing battery ................................................. 357
Keys, vehicle .....................................................................28LLamps, exterior
Side marker lamp, front .......................................... 355
Lighter ............................................................................. 215
Loading instructions
(Vehicle with enlarged cargo area) ....................... 223
Locator lighting .............................................................. 147
Locking the vehicle with remote control ..................... 33
Low beams
See Exterior lamps .................................................... 351
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Te ch n i c a l
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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