2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE engine

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Index
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP 23, 75, 328
Emergency call Telephone 179
Emergency call system* 201
Emergency calls Initiating an emergency call 204
With Tele Aid* 202
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 137
Emergency operations Closing sliding/pop-up roof 278
Locking the vehicle 275
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 278
Remote door unlock 208
Unlocking the vehicle 274
Emergency release Trunk lid 86
Emergency tensioning device see ETD 64, 328
Emission control 223
Emission control label 308
Ending A call (telephone) 128
Engine
Compartment 226 Message in display 250
Starting with automatic transmission
45
Starting with manual transmission 44
Starting with the key 45
Technical data 310
Turning off with the key 52
Engine cleaning 242
Engine compartment 226 Fuse box in 303
Hood 226
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23, 250
Engine number 328
Engine oil 227, 319 Adding 228
Additives 319
Checking level 227
Consumption 227
Display messages 262
Filler neck 228
Messages in display 229, 262
Viscosity 328
Engine oil level see Oil level 225
ESP 23, 75, 328 Messages in display 260
Switching off 76 Switching on 77
Warning lamp 246
ETD 328 Safety guidelines 60
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 64
Exterior lamp switch 96
Exterior lamps Delayed shut-off 120
Exterior rear view mirror Activating parking position 140
Exterior rear view mirrors Adjusting 40
Parking position for 124
F
Fahrenheit Setting temperature units 117
Fastening the seat belts 41
Fine adjustment Cruise control 191
First aid kit 271
Flat tire 288 Inflating the spare tire 292
Lowering the vehicle 291
Mounting the spare wheel 288
Preparing the vehicle 288
Spare wheel 271

340 IndexFlexible Service System (FSS) 238, 328
Fog lamp, rear 98, 281
Fog lampsReplacing bulbs 280
Fog lamps, front Messages in display 266
Replacing bulbs 281
Switching on 98
Front airbags 61
Front lamps Bi-Xenon type 283
Halogen-type 282
Messages in display 264–267
Replacing bulbs 280, 282
Switching on 96
Front seat backrest Folding backrest back 36
Folding backrest forward 35
Front seat head restraints Installing 90
Manual seat 90
Power seat* 90
Removing 90
Front seats Heater 91
FSS (Flexible Service System) 238, 328 Fuel 225
Additives 321
Fuel reserve warning lamp 250
Gasoline additives 321
Premium unleaded gasoline 225, 318, 320
Requirements 320
Reserve warning 23
Technical data 317
Fuel additives 321
Fuel consumption statistics After start 125
Since last reset 125
Fuel filler flap 224 Locking 224
Opening 277
Unlocking 224
Fuel requirements 320
Fuel reserve tank Message in display 263
Fuel tank Capacity 318
Filler flap 224
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities 317 Functions (control system) 106, 109
Resetting 115
Fuse box 303
Fuse chart 303
Fuse extractor 304
Fuses 303 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 304
Fuse box in engine compartment 303
Fuse box in passenger compartment 303
Fuse chart 303
Fuse extractor 304
G
Garage door opener 26, 209 Erasing in remote control 212
Integrated remote control 210
Rolling code programming 211
Gasoline see Fuel 225 Gasoline additives 321
Gear range 328 Automatic transmission 134
Limiting 134
Shifting into optimal 133
Gear range limit
Canceling 133

342 IndexInflatingSpare tire 292
Information Button for Tele Aid* 206
Inside rear view mirror Adjusting 39
Antiglare 138
Installing Infant and child restraint systems 69
Towing eye bolt 302
Wiper blades 287
Instrument cluster 22, 102, 329 Cleaning 243
Coolant temperature gauge 102
Illumination 102
Lamps in 246–250
Multifunction display 105
Outside temperature indicator 104
Selecting language 118
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20
Integrated remote control Canadian programming 211
Erasing memory 212
Hand-held transmitter 210
Operating 212
Rolling code programming 211 Interior lighting 100
Activating automatic control 100
Deactivating automatic control 100
Delayed shut-off 121
Manual operation 100
Interior storage spaces 195 Armrest 197
Cup holder 196
Glove box 195
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 198
Storage compartment in front of arm- rest 196
J
Jack 272
Jump starting 297
K
Key dependency memory Settings 124
Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, mechanical 274, 275
Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 83
Changing the batteries 276
Checking the batteries 84 Factory setting 83
Global locking 83
Global unlocking 83
Loss of 84
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 82
Restoring to factory setting 83
Selective setting 83
Starting the engine 45
Turning off the engine 53
Unlocking with 30
Keys 82
Kickdown 137, 329
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 117
Km/h or mph in speedometer 117
L
Labels, identification 308
Lamp bulbs, exterior 280
Lamps, exterior Front 280
Light sensor 263
Messages in display 264–267
Rear 281

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Index
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 247
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 83
Brakes 249
CHECK ENGINE 250
Coolant 257
Engine diagnostics 250
ESP 246
Fuel reserve 250
Instrument cluster 246–250
Seat belts 250
Service indicator 238
SRS 57
Turn signals 23
Language Multifunction display 118
Setting 118
LATCH child seat mounts 70 Folding back 70
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 309
Leather upholstery Cleaning 244
License plate lamps Messages in display 266
Replacing bulbs 281, 286 Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 243
Technical data 311
Light sensor 263
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 199
Lighting 96 Automatic headlamp mode 97
Combination switch 99
Daytime running lamp mode 98
Exterior lamp switch 96
Front fog lamps 98
High beam flasher 99
High beams 99
Instrument cluster illumination 102
Interior 100
Locator lighting 98
Low beam 96
Manual headlamp mode 97
Night security illumination 98
Parking lamps 96
Rear fog lamp 98
Settings (control system) 119
Trunk 101
Limiting the gear range 134
Limp Home Mode 137 Loading 192
Instructions 194
Roof rack 192
Split rear bench seat 192
Locator lighting 98 Setting 120
Lock button 329
Lock buttons 329
Locking 51, 82 Fuel filler flap 224
Global, SmartKey 83
Vehicle in an emergency 275
Loss of keys 84
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 307
Low beam headlamps Messages in display 264
Replacing bulbs 280, 282
Lowering Vehicle 291
Lubricants Technical data 317
Luggage cover 192
M
Main dimensions 315
Maintenance 238

344 IndexMalfunctionDisplaying 113
Malfunction memory 112 Calling up 112
Manual headlamp mode 97
Manual operations Fuel filler flap 277
Interior lighting control 100
Locking the vehicle 275
Sliding/pop-up roof 278
Unlocking the driver’s door 274
Unlocking the trunk lid 275
Unlocking transmission selector lever 277
Manual seat Adjusting 33
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting head restraint height 33
Adjusting head restraint tilt 34
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Front seat head restraints 90
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 130 Shifting into reverse 131
Starting with 44 MAXCOOL maximum cooling 154
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 244
Mechanical key 274, 275
Memory function 93, 329 Recalling positions from memory 94
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-ing positions 95
Storing key dependent settings 94
Menus 106 AUDIO 110
Control system 329
In control system 108, 109
Malfunction memory 112
NAV 112
Settings menu 114
Standard display 110
Submenus 107
TEL* 126
Trip computer 125
Microphone Hands-free microphone 26
Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 117 Mirrors
Adjusting 39
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 138
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi- tions 124
Inside rear view mirror 39
Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing position 95
MON 225
MON (Motor Octane Number) 329
Mph or km/h in speedometer 117
Multifunction display 105, 329 Selecting language 118
Standard display 109
Multifunction display messages ABS 253
BAS 254
Battery 270
Brake fluid 256
Brake pads 256
Check engine 250
Coolant 258
Coolant level 257
Display 270

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Index
Doors 260
Engine 250
Engine oil level 262
ESP 260
Fuel reserve tank 263
Hood 263
Key 263
Lamps 264–267
Parking brake 267
Power steering fluid 268
Steering wheel adjust 268
Tailgate 269
Tele Aid 269
Telephone* 269
Washer fluid 270
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 106, 329 Buttons 106
N
Navigation system Operating 112
See separate COMAND* operating in-structions
Night security illumination 98 Setting 120 O
Occupant safety 56
Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 65
Fastening the seat belt 41
Infant and child restraint systems 65
LATCH child seat mounts 70
Seat belts 41, 60
Odometer, main 23
Oil Adding 228
Checking level 227
Consumption 227
Dipstick 227
Filler neck 228
Viscosity 328
Oil level Checking 225
One-touch gearshifting 133 Canceling gear range limit 133
Downshifting 133
Upshifting 133
Opening Ashtray 198
Doors from the inside 85 Fuel filler flap 224
Fuel filler flap manually 277
Glove box 195
Hood 226
Side windows 183
Sliding/pop-up roof 186, 278
Sliding/pop-up roof in an emergency
278
Sliding/pop-up roof with SmartKey 187
Sunshades for the sliding/pop-up roof 185
Trunk lid 85
Windows 182
Windows with SmartKey 183
Operating Audio system 159
Cassette player 112
CD player 111
COMAND* see separate operating instructions
Garage door opener 212
Integrated remote control 212
Navigation system 112
Radio 111
Radio transmitters 222

348 Index
Rear turn signal bulbs 285
Side marker lamp bulbs 285
Standing lamp bulbs 283, 284
Wiper blades 287
Reset knob in the instrument cluster 114
Resetting All functions (control system) 114
All functions of a submenu 115
Fuel consumption 125
Service indicator (FSS) 239
Trip odometer 103
Residual heat utilization 158, 330
Residual ventilation 158
REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 330
Restraint system see Infant and child re- straint systems 65, 69
Reverse (manual transmission) Shifting into 131
Rims 311
Roadside assistance Tele Aid* 204
Rolling code programming 211
RON 225
RON (Research Octane Number) 330
Roof rack 192
Rotating wheels 235 Rubber parts
Cleaning 244
S
Safety Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts 41
Safety systems Driving 73
Saving current speed 190
Searching Radio station 111
Seat belt force limiter 64
Seat belt outlet height adjustment 43
Seat belts 62 Cleaning 244
Fastening 41
Height adjustment 43
Proper use of 43, 63
Safety guidelines 60
Warning lamp 250
Seat heater* Switching off 92
Switching on 92
Seats 89
Adjusting 32
Easy entry/exit feature 89 Heater 91
Manual 33
Rapid seat heating 92
Split rear bench seat 192
Selecting Display 118
Selector lever 23 Lock 45
Position (automatic transmission) 23, 132
Self-test BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation sys-
tem 68
Tele Aid* 202
Service Calling up the service indicator 239
Major service (Service B) 238
Minor service (Service A) 238
Overdue 238
Spare parts 306
Types 238
When due 238
Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 307

350 Index
Opening with SmartKey 187
Stopping 186
Synchronizing 188, 279
SmartKey Changing battery 276
Locking and unlocking 82
Opening and closing the slid-ing/pop-up roof with 187
Opening and closing windows with 183
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 237
Soft keys Audio system 162
Spare parts service 306
Spare tire Inflating 292
Spare wheel* 271 Bolts 273
Mounting 288
Speed Saving current 190
Speed settings Cruise control 191
Speedometer 23 Settings units 117 Speedometer display mode
Selecting 117
Split rear bench seat 192
SRS 63, 331 Indicator lamp 248
Standing lamps 96 Replacing bulbs 280, 281, 283, 284
Standing water Driving instructions 221
Starter switch 21, 31 Positions 31
Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 44
Station (radio) Search 111
Station selection Setting 122
Steering column Height adjustment 38, 39
Length adjustment 38, 39
Steering wheel Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 243
Electrical adjustment 38 Height adjustment 39
Manual adjustment 38
Steering wheel adjust Message in display 268
Stolen vehicle Tracking services 209
Stopping Sliding/pop-up roof 186
Sunshades for the sliding/pop-up roof 185
Windows 183
Storage compartments Armrest 196
Glove box 195
Ventilated compartments 148
Storage spaces Cup holder 196
Storing (Memory function*) Positions into memory 94
Submenus Convenience 123
For settings 107
In control system 109
Instrument cluster 116
Lighting 119