2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE Owners Manual

345
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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Telephone 159
Telephone* 126, 176
Operating safety Audio system 159
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 242
Outside temperature indicator 104
Overdue service 238
Overhead control panel 26
Overspeed range 329
P
Paintwork 241
Panic alarm 72 Panic button on SmartKey 72
Parcel net In front passenger footwell 198
Parking 51, 217
Parking brake 46, 51 Engaging 51
Message in display 267
Releasing 46
Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 280, 281, 283, 284
Switching on 96
Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 95, 124 Parts see Spare parts service 306
Passenger compartment 221
Fuse box in 303
Inside rear view mirror 39
Interior lighting 100
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 198
Passenger safety see Occupant safety 56
Pedals 215
Phone book* Loading 128
Quick search 128
Phone number* Dialing 128
Redialing 129
Plastic and rubber parts Cleaning 244
Playing CDs 173
Poly-V-belt drive 330 Layout 309
Positions (Memory function*) Recalling from memory 94
Storing into memory 94
Power assistance 216 Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 35
Adjusting head restraint tilt 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Front seat head restraints 90
Seat fore and aft adjustment 34
Power steering fluid Message in display 268
Power train 330
Power washer 241
Power windows 182 Side windows 182
Practical hints First aid kit 271
Fuses 303
Lamp in center console 251
Lamps in instrument cluster 246
Messages in the display 252
Spare wheel 271
Spare wheel bolts 273
Towing the vehicle 299
Vehicle jack 272
Vehicle tool kit 272
Premium unleaded gasoline 320

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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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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

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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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Opening with SmartKey 187
Stopping 186
Synchronizing 188, 279
SmartKey Changing battery 276
Locking and unlocking 82
Opening and closing the slid-ing/pop-up roof with 187
Opening and closing windows with 183
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 237
Soft keys Audio system 162
Spare parts service 306
Spare tire Inflating 292
Spare wheel* 271 Bolts 273
Mounting 288
Speed Saving current 190
Speed settings Cruise control 191
Speedometer 23 Settings units 117 Speedometer display mode
Selecting 117
Split rear bench seat 192
SRS 63, 331 Indicator lamp 248
Standing lamps 96 Replacing bulbs 280, 281, 283, 284
Standing water Driving instructions 221
Starter switch 21, 31 Positions 31
Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 44
Station (radio) Search 111
Station selection Setting 122
Steering column Height adjustment 38, 39
Length adjustment 38, 39
Steering wheel Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 243
Electrical adjustment 38 Height adjustment 39
Manual adjustment 38
Steering wheel adjust Message in display 268
Stolen vehicle Tracking services 209
Stopping Sliding/pop-up roof 186
Sunshades for the sliding/pop-up roof 185
Windows 183
Storage compartments Armrest 196
Glove box 195
Ventilated compartments 148
Storage spaces Cup holder 196
Storing (Memory function*) Positions into memory 94
Submenus Convenience 123
For settings 107
In control system 109
Instrument cluster 116
Lighting 119

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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

352 IndexTelephoneEmergency call 179
Telephone* 24, 200 Answering a call 128
Dialing a number from the phone book 128
Ending a call 128
Hands-free microphone 26
Loading phone book* 128
Messages in display 269
Operating 126
Operation 176
Redialing 129
Temperature Display mode 117
Grades of tires 326
Setting interior temperature 145
Setting units in display 117
Tires 235
Tightening torque 331
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 291
Tilt Backrest 33
Head restraint 34
Seat cushion 33 Time
Setting hours 116
Setting minutes 116
Time display Setting 117
Tire inflation pressure Checking 225, 234
Tire speed rating 219, 331
Tire traction 219
Tires 233, 311 Collapsible 328
Consumer information 325
Direction of rotation 234
Driving instructions 218
Retreads 233
Rims and tires 311
Service life 234
Temperature 235
Temperature grades 326
Tread depth 236
Wear pattern 235
Winter 236
Tools 272
Tow-away alarm 25, 79 Arming 79
Disarming 79 Disarming for transport 79
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit) Installing 302
Towing the vehicle 299
Tracking services For stolen vehicle 209
Traction 136, 325, 331
Transmission see Automatic transmission 229
Transmission selector lever 277 Unlocking manually 277
Tread depth (tires) 236
Treadwear 325
Trim panel Opening 304
Trip computer 125
Trip odometer Resetting 103
Trunk Auxiliary fuse box 304
Lighting 101
Trunk lid 85
Trunk lid Closing 86
Emergency release 86
Opening 85