2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 COUPE seat adjustment

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 112Selecting 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 190Driving 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

339 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 226Message 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 76Switching 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

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 99Head 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 37High 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

344 IndexMalfunction
Displaying 113
Malfunction memory 112
Calling up 112
Manual headlamp mode 97
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 277
Interior lighting control 100
Locking the vehicle 275
Sliding/pop-up roof 278
Unlocking the driver’s door 274
Unlocking the trunk lid 275
Unlocking transmission selector lever
277
Manual seat
Adjusting 33
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting head restraint height 33
Adjusting head restraint tilt 34
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Front seat head restraints 90
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 130
Shifting into reverse 131
Starting with 44MAXCOOL maximum cooling 154
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 244
Mechanical key 274, 275
Memory function 93, 329
Recalling positions from memory 94
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 95
Storing key dependent settings 94
Menus 106
AUDIO 110
Control system 329
In control system 108, 109
Malfunction memory 112
NAV 112
Settings menu 114
Standard display 110
Submenus 107
TEL* 126
Trip computer 125
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 26
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 117Mirrors
Adjusting 39
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror
138
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-
tions 124
Inside rear view mirror 39
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 95
MON 225
MON (Motor Octane Number) 329
Mph or km/h in speedometer 117
Multifunction display 105, 329
Selecting language 118
Standard display 109
Multifunction display messages
ABS 253
BAS 254
Battery 270
Brake fluid 256
Brake pads 256
Check engine 250
Coolant 258
Coolant level 257
Display 270

346 Index
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, 124Parts 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 216Power 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

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 235Rubber 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 89Heater 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

350 Index
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 117Speedometer 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 38Height 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