2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE jump start

298 Practical hintsJump startingThe battery is located in the engine com-
partment on the right hand side. The
terminals for jump starting are located in
front of the battery.
Make sure that the two vehicles do not
touch.

Turn off the engine.
On both vehicles:

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Apply parking brake.

Shift selector lever to position P (man-
ual transmission to Neutral). 1
Positive terminal of charged battery
2 Positive under hood terminal in front of
discharged battery
3 Negative terminal of charged battery
4 Negative under hood terminal in front
of discharged battery

Connect positive terminal 1 of the
charged battery with under hood
terminal 2 in front of the discharged
battery with the jumper cables. Clamp
cable to charged battery 1 first.

Start engine of the vehicle with the
charged battery and run at idle speed.

Connect negative terminal 3 of the
charged battery with under hood
terminal 4 in front of the discharged
battery with the jumper cables. Clamp
cable to charged battery 3 first.

Start the engine of the disabled vehi-
cle.
After the engine has started, you can again
turn on the electrical consumers. Do not
turn on the lights under any circumstanc-
es.

Remove the jumper cables first from
negative terminals 3 and 4 and then
from positive terminals 1 and 2.

Have the battery checked at the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
G
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(page 231).
!Vehicles with automatic transmission:
Do not tow-start the vehicle.

301
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Warning!
G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the braking and steer-
ing systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher de-
gree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accord-
ingly.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the follow-
ing:
With the automatic central locking acti-
vated and the key in starter switch
position
2, the vehicle doors lock if the
left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of
approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(page 79).
To prevent the vehicle doors from lock-
ing, deactivate the automatic central
locking (
page 122).
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed tow-
ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.
iIf the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged

the key will not turn in the starter
switch. See notes on the battery
(page 294) or on jump starting
(page 297).


the selector lever will remain
locked in position P. See notes on
manual unlocking of gear selector
lever (
page 277).

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Index
Program mode selector switch 136
Selector lever position 132
Starting with 45
Transmission fluid 229
Winter program mode 136
Auxiliary fuse box 304
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 67
Compatible child seats 67, 327
Self-test 68
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system
327
Backrest Folding forward 193
Folding rearward 193
BAS 74, 327 Messages in display 254
Batteries, SmartKey Changing 276
Check lamp 83
Checking 84
Battery discharged Jump starting 297 Battery, vehicle 231, 294
Charging 295
Disconnecting 295
Messages in display 270
Reconnecting 295
Reinstalling 295
Removing 295
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 327
Bi-Xenon type Front lamp bulbs 283
Block heater 237
Bolts For spare wheel 273
Brake assist system (BAS) 327
Brake fluid 225, 319
Brake lamp bulbs 281
Brake lamp, high mounted 281
Brake pads Message in display 256
Brakes 216 Warning lamp 249
Break-in period 214
Bulbs, replacing 280 Additional turn signals 280
Brake lamps 281
Fog lamps 280 Front lamps 280
High beam 280
High mounted brake lamp 281
License plate lamps 281, 286
Low beam 280
Parking lamps 280, 281, 283, 284
Rear fog lamp 281
Rear fog lamps 285
Side marker lamps 280, 285
Standing lamps 280, 281, 283, 284
Tail lamp assemblies 281, 285
Turn signal lamps 280, 281
Button Audio system 162
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 327
Calling up Range (distance to empty) 126
Service indicator 239
CAN system 327
Capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 317
Cargo compartment Lighting 101
Casette mode Playing cassettes 168

338 Index
Front fog lamps 120
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 52
Immobilizer 78
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 121
Rear window defroster 147, 156
Residual heat 158
Seat heater 92
Tow-away alarm 80
Deep water see Standing water 221
Defogging Windshield 145, 153
Defrosting 146, 154
Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 120
Interior lighting 121
Dialing A number (telephone) 128
Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 50
With starting 45
Digital speedometer 110
Direction of rotation (tires) 234
Discharged battery
Jump starting 297 Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 295
Display Selecting 118
Display elements Audio system 160
Displays Digital speedometer 110
Messages 229, 252
Selecting 118
Service indicator 238
Showing malfunctions 113
Distance to empty (range) Calling up 125
Door control panel 27
Door handle 27
Door unlock With Tele Aid* 208
Doors Message in display 260
Opening from inside vehicle 85
Opening from outside 83
Downhill driving Cruise control 190
Downshifting 131, 133
Drink holder see Cup holder 196 Drinking and driving 215
Driving
Aquaplaning 219
General instructions 41, 215
In winter 220
Problems 50
Safety systems 73
Through standing water 221
Driving abroad 221
Driving instructions 215
Driving off 217
Driving safety systems ABS 73
BAS 74
ESP 75
Driving systems 189 Cruise control 189
Driving safety systems 73
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 89 Activating 123
Interrupting movement 123
Electrical fuses 303
Electrical system
Technical data 314

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