2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE windshield wipers

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Index
A
ABS 23, 73, 327
ABS control 74
Malfunction indicator lamp 247
Messages in display 253
Warning lamp 247
Accelerator position, automatic transmis- sion 137
Accident In case of 50
Activating Air conditioning (cooling) 148, 157
Air recirculation mode 146, 154
Anti-theft alarm system 78
Automatic climate control 151
Central locking (control system) 122
Climate control 143
Defrost 146, 154
Easy-entry/exit feature 123
ESP 77
Exterior headlamps 47
Exterior lamps 97
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 47
High beams 99
Ignition 31 Immobilizer 53, 78
Rear fog lamp 97
Rear window defroster 147, 156
Residual heat 158
Seat heater* 92
Tow-away alarm 79
Windshield wipers 48
Adding Coolant 230
Engine oil 228
Additional turn signals 280
Adjustable air outlets, rear passenger com- partment 149, 158
Adjusting 32 Air distribution 145, 153
Air volume 145, 153
Backrest tilt 33, 35
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Head restraint height 33, 35, 37
Head restraint tilt 34, 35
Head restraints 37
Inside rear view mirror 39
Instrument cluster illumination 102
Manual seat 33
Mirrors 39
Rear seat head restraints 36 Seat cushion tilt 33, 35
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33, 34
Seat height 33, 35
Seats 32
Steering column height 39
Steering column length 39
Steering wheel 37
Air conditioner (cooling) Turning off 148, 157
Turning on 148, 157
Air conditioner refrigerant 319
Air distribution Adjusting 145, 153
Air outlets, rear passenger compartment Adjustable 149, 158
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure 234
Air recirculation mode 146, 154 Activating 146, 154
Deactivating 147, 155
Air volume Adjusting 145, 153
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 251
Airbags 57 BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 327
BabySmartTM deactivation system 67

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Index
Cockpit 20, 327
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND*) 328
Collapsible tire 328
COMAND* 328
COMAND* see separate operating instructions
Combination switch 99 High beam flasher 48, 99
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 48
Consumer information 325
Control and operation of radio transmitters 222
Control system 105, 328 AUDIO menu 110
Convenience submenu 123
Display digital speedometer 110
Functions 106, 109
Instrument cluster submenu 116
Lighting submenu 119
Malfunction memory menu 112
Menus 108, 109, 329
Multifunction display 105
Multifunction steering wheel 106
NAV menu 112 Selecting radio system 111
Settings menu 114
Standard display menu 110
Submenus 107, 109
TEL* menu 126
Trip computer menu 125
Vehicle submenu 122
Convenience submenu 123 Activating easy-entry/exit feature 123
Setting key dependency 124
Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror 124
Coolant 229, 321 Adding 230
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 322
Capacities 317
Checking level 229
Messages in display 257, 258
Temperature 223
Temperature gauge 102
Warning lamp 258
Coolant level Checking 225, 229
Cruise control 189, 328 Canceling 190
Driving downhill 190 Driving uphill 190
Fine adjustment 191
Saving current speed 190
Setting speeds 191
Cruise control lever 189
Cup holder Cleaning 243
In front seat armrest 196
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 327
D
Daytime running lamp mode 98 Setting 119
Deactivating Air conditioning (cooling) 148
Air recirculation mode 147, 155
Alarm 79
Anti-theft alarm system 79
Automatic climate control 151
Central locking (control system) 122
Climate control 143
Cruise control 190
Defrost 146, 154
Engine with the key 53
ESP 76
Exterior lamps 97
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 120

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Index
Service indicator 238
Calling up 239
Clearing 238, 239
Service life (tires) 234
Service System see FSS 238
Setting Convenience functions 115, 123
Cruise control 190
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-tion 95
Higher speed in cruise control 191
Hours (clock) 116
Individual vehicle settings 114
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 121
Key dependent memory 124
Lamps and lighting (control system) 119
Language, multifunction display 118
Locator lighting 120
Lower speed in cruise control 191
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 117
Minutes (clock) 116
Night security illumination 120
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 124 Slower speed in cruise control 191
Speed in cruise control 191
Speedometer display mode 117
Station selection mode 122
Temperature (interior) 145, 152
Temperature indicator 117
Time display mode (Clock) 117
Units
Speedometer 117
Temperature 117
Settings Convenience functions 123
Factory, SmartKey 83
Individual (SmartKey) 124
Lighting (control system) 119
Menus and submenus 107
Resetting all (control system) 114
Resetting in the submenu 115
Selective 83
Settings menu Functions in 114
Individual vehicle settings 114
Submenus 114
Shift lock 330 Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 135
Gearshift lever 130
Into optimal gear range (automatic transmission) 133
Into reverse (manual transmission) 131
Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps Replacing bulbs 280, 281, 285
Side windows Automatic opening 183
Cleaning 243
Closing 182, 183
Closing with SmartKey 183
Opening 182, 183
Opening fully 183
Opening with SmartKey 183
Stopping 183
Signal strength (telephone*) 127
Simultaneous wiping and washing Windshield wipers 49
Single wipe 49
Sliding/pop-up roof 185 Closing 186, 278
Closing with SmartKey 187
Opening 186, 278

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Index
Resetting functions in
Control system 115
Selecting 114
Settings menu 114
Vehicle 122
Sun visors 141
Sunshades for the sliding/pop-up roof Closing 185
Opening 185
Stopping 185
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 331
Switching off Audio system 162
Automatic central locking (control system) 122
Delayed (exterior lamps) 120
Engine 52
ESP 76
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 52
Seat heating 92
Switching on Audio system 162
Automatic central locking (control system) 122
ESP 77 Front fog lamps 98
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 47
High beams 99
Rapid seat heating 92
Rear fog lamp 98
Seat heating* 92
Windshield wipers 48
Synchronizing Sliding/pop-up roof 188, 279
T
Tachometer 23, 103 Displaying gear range 134
Overspeed range 103
Tail lamps Cleaning 242
Replacing bulbs 281, 285
Tailgate Message in display 269
Tar stains 241
Technical data 319 Brake fluid 319
Coolant 317
Coolants 321
Electrical system 314
Engine 310 Engine oil 319
Engine oil additives 319
Fuel requirements 320
Fuels 317
Gasoline additives 321
Lubricants 317
Main dimensions 315
Premium unleaded gasoline 320
Rims and tires 311
Weights 316
Windshield and headlamp washer
system 318, 324
Tele Aid Information 206
Initiating an emergency call manually 204
Messages in display 269
Roadside assistance 204
Tele Aid System 201
Tele Aid System 331
Tele Aid* 201 Emergency calls 202
Remote door unlock 208
Stolen vehicle tracking services 209
System self-check 202
Upgrade signals 207

354 IndexVehicle tool kit 272Alignment bolt 272
Spare fuses 272
Special fuse puller 272
Towing eye bolt 272
Vehicle jack 272
Wheel bolts 272
Wheel wrench 272
Vehicle washing 242
Ventilated storage compartment 148
Ventilation Storage compartment 148
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 308, 331
Voice control system* 331
Voice recognition system* Hands-free microphone 26
W
Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 62
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 307
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 240
Wear pattern (tires) 235
Weights 316 Wheel change
Tightening torque 291
Wheels Rotating 235
Tires and wheels 233
Window curtain airbags 61
Windows see Side windows
Windshield Defogging 145, 153
Refilling washer fluid 232
Replacing wiper blades 287
Washer fluid 232, 324
Washer system 324
Windshield washer fluid 324 Message in display 270
Mixing ratio 324
Refilling 232
Wiping with 49
Windshield washer system 324
Windshield wipers 48 Fast wiper speed 48
Replacing wiper blades 287
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 49 Winter driving 236
Block heater 237
Snow chains 237
Tires 236
Transmission program mode 136
Winter driving instructions 220
Winter tires 236
Wiper blades Cleaning 243
Installing 287
Removing 287
Removing insert 287
Replacing 287
Wiping And washing simultaneously 49
Interval 48
With windshield washer fluid 49
X
Xenon headlamps Bi-Xenon 327