2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE rear view mirror

202 Controls in detailUseful featuresSystem self-check
Initially, after turning the key in starter
switch to position2, malfunctions are de-
tected and indicated (the indicator lamps
in the SOS button, the Roadside Assis-
tance button
•
and the Information
button
¡
stay on longer than
10 seconds or do not come on). The mes-
sage
TELE AID – VISIT WORKSHOP!
ap-
pears for approx. 10 seconds in the
multifunction display. Emergency calls
An emergency call is initiated automatical-
ly:


following an accident in which the
emergency tensioning devices (ETDs)
or airbags deploy


if the anti-theft alarm or the tow-away
alarm stays on for more than
20 seconds. See anti-theft alarm sys-
tem (
page 78)and tow-away alarm
(
page 79)
An emergency call can also be initiated
manually by opening the cover next to the
inside rear view mirror labeled “SOS”, then
briefly pressing the button located under
the cover. See below for instructions on
initiating an emergency call manually.
Once the emergency call is in progress, the
indicator lamp in the “SOS” button will be-
gin to flash. The message
EMERGENCY CALL
– CONNECTING CALL
appears in the multi-
function display. When the connection is
established, the message
EMERGENCY CALL
– CALL CONNECTED
appears in the multi-
Warning!
G
If the indicator lamps in the SOS button, in
the Roadside Assistance button and/or in
the Information button do not come on dur-
ing the system self-check or if any of these
indicators remain illuminated constantly in
red and/or the message
TELE AID defec-
tive – VISIT WORKSHOP!
is displayed in
the multifunction display after the system
self-check, a malfunction in the system has
been detected.
If a malfunction is indicated as outlined
above, the system may not operate as ex-
pected. Have the system checked at the
nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.

210 Controls in detailUseful features
Programming or reprogramming the in-
tegrated remote control
Turn key in the starter switch to
position1 or 2.

Hold the end of the hand-held transmit-
ter of the device you wish to train
approximately 2 to 5 inches (5 cm to
12 cm) away from the surface of the in-
tegrated remote control located on the
inside rear view mirror, keeping the in-
dicator lamp in view.

Using both hands, simultaneously push
the hand-held transmitter button and
the desired integrated remote control
button. Do not release the buttons until
completing next step.

The indicator lamp on the integrated
remote control will flash, first slowly
and then rapidly. The rapid flashing
lamp indicates successful program-
ming of the new frequency signal.

When the indicator lamp flashes rapid-
ly, release both buttons.

To program the remaining two buttons,
repeat the above steps.
iFor operation in the USA only: This de-
vice complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful
interference, and


this device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interfer-
ence that may cause undesired
operation.
Any unauthorized modification to this
device could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
iIf, after several attempts, you do not
successfully program the integrated re-
mote control device to learn the signal
of the hand-held transmitter, the ga-
rage door opener could be equipped
with the “rolling code feature”.

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Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Rear lamps
Notes on bulb replacement


Use only 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.


Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.


Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.


Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.


If the newly installed bulb does not light
up, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.


Have the LEDs and bulbs for the follow-
ing lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

Additional turn signals in the exteri-
or rear view mirrors


High mounted brake lamp


Xenon lamps


Front fog lamps
Lamp
Type
7
High mounted brake
lamp
LED
8
License plate lamps
C5W
9
Brake lamp
P 21 W (21W)
Turn signal lamp
PY21W (21W)
Tail, parking stand-
ing and side marker
lamp
W5W (5W)
Rear fog lamp, driv-
er’s side
P21W (21W)
Warning!
G
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you

touch or move it when hot


drop the bulb


scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the
lamp and its components. We recommend
that you have such work done by a qualified
technician.

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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

334 Index
Children 58
Front 61
Passenger 61
Safety guidelines 60
Side impact 61
Window curtain 61
Alarm Audible 72, 79
Canceling 79
Visual 78
Alarm system Anti-theft 78
Alignment bolt 290
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 327
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 322
Antiglare Automatic 138
Antilock brake system (ABS) 327
Anti-theft alarm system Arming 78
Canceling alarm 79
Disarming 79
Anti-theft systems 78 Anti-theft alarm system 78
Immobilizer 78
Tow-away alarm 79 Aquaplaning 219
Armrest
Storage compartment in front of 196
Storage spaces 197
Ashtray 198
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 229
AUDIO menu 110 Selecting radio station 111
Audio system Audio and telephone, operation 159
Button and soft key operation 162
Cassette mode 168
CD mode 172
Operating and display elements 160
Operating safety 159
Operation 162
Radio mode 165
Switching off 162
Switching on 162
Telephone operation 176
Audio systems 159
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 138
Automatic central locking Activating/deactivating (control sys-
tem) 122 Automatic climate control
Adjusting air distribution 153
Air recirculation mode 154
Deactivating 148
Defrosting 154
Rear window defroster 156
Residual heat utilization 158
Residual ventilation 158
Setting the temperature 152
Automatic climate control* 150
Automatic headlamp mode 97
Automatic lighting control Activating 100
Deactivating 100
Automatic locking when driving 87
Automatic transmission 132 Accelerator position 137
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 137
Fluid level 229
Gear ranges 134
Gear selector lever position 135
Gear shifting malfunctions 137
Kickdown 137
Manual shifting 133
One-touch gearshifting 133

337
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
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

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