2002 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 radio controls

231 Contents - Driving
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DrivingControl and operation of
radio transmitters .....................232
The first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km) .................................233
Maintenance ...................................233
Tele Aid ...........................................234
Catalytic converter ........................244
Emission control ............................245
Starter switch .................................246
Starting and turning off
the engine ..................................248
Manual transmission ....................249
Automatic transmission ............... 251
Parking brake .................................260Driving instructions ...................... 261
Drive sensibly – Save Fuel ....... 261
Drinking and driving ................ 261
Pedals .......................................... 261
Power assistance ........................ 262
Brakes .......................................... 262
Driving off ................................... 263
Parking ........................................ 264
Tires ............................................. 265
Snow chains ............................... 267
Winter driving
instructions ................................ 268
Deep water .................................. 270
Passenger compartment ............271
Traveling abroad .........................271Cruise control .................................272
Brake assist system (BAS) ............275
Antilock brake system
(ABS) ........................................... 276
Electronic stability program
(ESP) ...........................................278
What you should know
at the gas station .......................282
Check regularly and
before a long trip ......................284
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232 Control and operation of radio transmitters
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Control and operation of radio transmitters
COMAND, radio and telephone
1 Observe all legal requirements.
Telephones and two-way radio
Radio transmitters, such as a portable telephone or a
citizens band unit should only be used inside the
vehicle if they are connected to an antenna that is
installed on the outside of the vehicle.
Refer to the radio transmitter operation instructions
regarding use of an external antenna.
Wa r n i n g !
Please do not forget that your primary
responsibility is to drive the vehicle. Only operate
the COMAND (Cockpit Management and Data
System), radio or telephone
1 if road and traffic conditions permit.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km / h), your vehicle is covering
a distance of approximately 50 feet (approximately
14 m) every second.
Wa r n i n g !
Never operate radio transmitters equipped with a
built-in or attached antenna (i.e. without being
connected to an external antenna) from inside the
vehicle while the engine is running. Doing so could
lead to a malfunction of the vehicle’s electronic
system, possibly resulting in an accident and
personal injury.
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241 Tele Aid
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chirp and voice contact will be interrupted. Voice
contact will resume once the retransmission is
completed. Once a call is concluded, a chirp will be
heard and the appropriate indicator lamp will stop
flashing. The COMAND system operation will resume
(only vehicles with COMAND).
Important!
If the indicator lamp continues to flash or the system
does not reset, contact the Response Center at
1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in
Canada), or Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) in the USA or
Customer Service at 1-800-387-0100 in Canada.Notes:
The indicator lamp in the respective button flashes until
the call is concluded. Calls can only be terminated by a
Response Center or Customer Assistance Center
representative except Roadside Assistance and
Information calls, which can also be terminated by
pressing ìbutton on the multifunction steering
wheel.
When a Tele Aid call has been initiated, the audio
system or the COMAND system audio (only vehicles
with COMAND) is muted and the selected mode (radio,
tape or CD) pauses. The optional cellular phone (if
installed) switches off. If you must use this phone, the
vehicle must be parked. Disconnect the coiled cord and
place the call. The navigation system (if engaged) will
continue to run. The display in the instrument cluster is
available for use and spoken commands are only
available by pressing the RPT button on the COMAND
unit. A pop-up window will appear in the COMAND
display to indicate that a Tele Aid call is in progress.
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389 Index
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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
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390 Index
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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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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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396 Index
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Starter switch .................................................................246
Starting and turning off the engine ............................248
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
Steering lock
See starter switch ......................................................246
Steering wheel
Easy-entry/exit feature .............................................. 48
Steering wheel adjustment
electrical ....................................................................... 89
manual .......................................................................... 88
Storage compartments and armrests .......................... 207
Storing mirror positions ................................................. 91
Storing seat positions ...................................................... 51
Stowing things in the vehicle ...................................... 314
Sun visors .......................................................................206
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ......................... 71
TTechnical data ................................................................ 377
Tele Aid ........................................................................... 234
Emergency calls ........................................................ 235
Information ................................................................ 239
Initiating an emergency call ...................................237Roadside Assistance ................................................ 238
Telephone .........................................................................111
Incoming call ............................................................. 115
Redialing .................................................................... 113
Telephone book ..........................................................111
Telephone, general ........................................................ 225
Telephones and two-way radios .................................. 232
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 312
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ............................... 233
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 341
TIREFIT ...................................................................326, 337
Sealing tire with TIREFIT ........................................ 338
Tool kit ............................................................................ 325
Tool kit (C 32 AMG only) ............................................. 326
Tow-away alarm ................................................................47
Towing the vehicle ........................................................ 347
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 350
Trip computer ................................................................. 117
Trunk ................................................................................. 41
Opening ........................................................................ 34
Release switch ............................................................. 45
Trunk lamp ....................................................................... 45
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