2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE child lock

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

335
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

336 IndexCassette playerOperating 112
Catalytic converter 222
CD changer* 172
CD mode 172
CD player Operating 111
Center console 25 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 251
Centigrade Setting temperature units 117
Central locking From inside 87
Switch 87
Switching on/off (control system) 122
Unlocking from inside 87
Central locking switch 87
Certification label 308
Changing Batteries (SmartKey) 276
Key setting 123
Changing CDs 172
Charcoal filter 156
Charging Vehicle battery 295 CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 250
Checking Coolant level 225, 229
Oil level 225, 227
Tire inflate pressure 225
Vehicle lighting 225
Child safety 65 Airbags 58
Infant and child restraint systems 62, 65
LATCH child seat mounts 70
Child seat mounts see LATCH child seat mounts 70
Cigarette lighter 199
Cleaning Cup holder 243
Gear selector lever 243
Hard plastic trim items 244
Headlamps 140
Headliner 244
Instrument cluster 243
Leather upholstery 244
Light alloy wheels 243
MB Tex upholstery 244
Plastic and rubber parts 244 Seat belts 244
Steering wheel 243
Windows 243
Windshield 49
Wiper blades 243
Climate control 142 Adjusting 145
Defogging windshield 145
Defrosting 146
Rear window defroster 147
Setting the temperature 145
Clock 23, 116
Closing Glove box 195
Hood 227
Side windows 182
Sliding/pop-up roof 186, 278
Sliding/pop-up roof with SmartKey 187
Sunshades for the sliding/pop-up roof 185
Trunk lid 86
Windows 182
Windows with SmartKey 183
Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 278

341
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

343
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

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