2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE remote control

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

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Index
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 243
Position 135
Global Locking 83
Unlocking 83
Global Positioning System (GPS) 329
Glove box 21, 195 Closing 195
Opening 195
Good visibility 138
GPS 329
GPS see COMAND* 207
H
Halogen-type Front lamp bulbs 282
Hand-held transmitter Programming integrated remote control 210
Hands-free microphone 26
Hard plastic trim items Cleaning 244
Hazard warning flasher 99 Switching off 99
Switching on 99 Head restraints 90
Manual seats 33
Power seats* 35
Rear seats 36
Headlamp cleaning system 232
Headlamps Automatic control 97
Bi-Xenon 327
Bi-Xenon type*Replacing bulbs 283
Cleaning 242
Cleaning system 140, 232
Halogen-type Replacing bulbs 282
Refilling washer fluid 232
Switching off 52
Switching on 47
Washer fluid 324
Washer system 324
Headliner Cleaning 244
Heated seats 91
Height adjustment Head restraints 33, 35, 37
Seat belts 43
Steering wheel 37 High beam flasher 48, 99
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 265
Replacing bulbs 280, 282
Switching on 99
High beam headlamps xenon type Replacing bulbs 283
High mounted brake lamp 281
Hood 226 Closing 227
Message in display 263
Opening 226
Hydroplaning see Aquaplaning 219
I
Identification labels 308 Certification label 308
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 308
Ignition 31 Switching on 45
Immobilizer 78 Activating 78
Deactivating 78
Infant and child restraint systems 65
Installing 69
LATCH child seat mounts 70

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
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

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Index
Problems
While driving 50
Program mode selector switch 330 Automatic transmission 136
Q
Quick search Phone book* 128
R
Radio Selecting stations 111
Station search 111
Station selection setting 122
Radio mode 165
Radio see Radio mode
Radio transmitters, control and operation 222
Range (distance to empty) Calling up 126
Rapid seat heating Switching on 92
Reading lamp 26
Rear bench seat Foldable 192 Rear fog lamp 281
Bulb 281
Switching on 98
Rear lamp bulbs Replacing 285
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air outlets 149, 158
Rear seat head restraints 91 Adjusting 36
Folding back 37
Installing 91
Placing upright 37
Removing 91
Rear seats Adjusting head restraint height 37
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 138
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 147, 156 Activating 147, 156
Deactivating 147, 156
Reconnecting Vehicle battery 295
Refrigerant Air conditioner 319
Regular checks 225 Reinstalling vehicle battery 295
Remote controls
Integrated 210
SmartKey 82
Remote door unlock With Tele Aid* 208
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 330
Removing Vehicle battery 295
Wheel 290
Wiper blade insert 287
Wiper blades 287
Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 285
Brake lamp bulbs 285
Bulbs 280
Front lamp bulbs 282
Front turn signal bulbs 282, 283
High beam bulbs 282
High beam bulbs (xenon-type head-lamps) 283
License plate lamp bulbs 286
Low beam bulbs 282
Parking lamp bulbs 283, 284
Rear fog lamp bulbs 285
Rear lamp bulbs 281, 285

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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