2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 COUPE service

330 Technical termsPower train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing


engine


clutch/torque converter


transmission


transfer case


drive shaft


differential


axle shafts/axlesPoly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operationS and
winter operationW.
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics
Transmission of vehicle data and cur-
rent location to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center for sub-
scribers to Tele Aid service.
Restraint systems
Seat belts, belt tensioners, airbags and
child restraint systems. As indepen-
dant systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.RON
(R
esearch O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line's ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as AN-
TI-KNOCK INDEX.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector le-
ver from being moved out of positionP
without key turned and brake pedal de-
pressed.

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 297Battery, 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 280Front 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

338 Index
Front fog lamps 120
Hazard warning flasher 99
Headlamps 52
Immobilizer 78
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 121
Rear window defroster 147, 156
Residual heat 158
Seat heater 92
Tow-away alarm 80
Deep water see Standing water 221
Defogging
Windshield 145, 153
Defrosting 146, 154
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 120
Interior lighting 121
Dialing
A number (telephone) 128
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 50
With starting 45
Digital speedometer 110
Direction of rotation (tires) 234
Discharged battery
Jump starting 297Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 295
Display
Selecting 118
Display elements
Audio system 160
Displays
Digital speedometer 110
Messages 229, 252
Selecting 118
Service indicator 238
Showing malfunctions 113
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 125
Door control panel 27
Door handle 27
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 208
Doors
Message in display 260
Opening from inside vehicle 85
Opening from outside 83
Downhill driving
Cruise control 190
Downshifting 131, 133
Drink holder see Cup holder 196Drinking and driving 215
Driving
Aquaplaning 219
General instructions 41, 215
In winter 220
Problems 50
Safety systems 73
Through standing water 221
Driving abroad 221
Driving instructions 215
Driving off 217
Driving safety systems
ABS 73
BAS 74
ESP 75
Driving systems 189
Cruise control 189
Driving safety systems 73
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 89
Activating 123
Interrupting movement 123
Electrical fuses 303
Electrical system
Technical data 314

340 IndexFlexible Service System (FSS) 238, 328
Fog lamp, rear 98, 281
Fog lamps
Replacing 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, 328Fuel 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 317Functions (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

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, 286Light 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 137Loading 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

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

349 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 124Slower 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 330Shifting
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