2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 COUPE service

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

351 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 77Front 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 310Engine 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 IndexTelephone
Emergency 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 33Time
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 79Disarming 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

353 Index
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 280, 281
Turn signals 47
Additional in mirrors 280
Cleaning lenses 242
Front bulbs 280, 282, 284
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 281, 286
Turning off
Engine 52
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 117
Setting temperature units 117
Unlocking 30, 82
Driver’s door in an emergency 274
Fuel filler flap 224
Global 83
In an emergency 274
Selective settings 83
Transmission selector lever
manually 277
Trunk lid in an emergency 275
Vehicle in an emergency 208
With the SmartKey 30Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 207
Uphill driving
Cruise control 190
Upshifting 133
Useful features 195
Ashtrays 198
Cigarette lighter 199
Garage door opener 209
Interior storage spaces 195
Tele Aid* 201
Telephone* 200
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 114, 115
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 275
Lowering 291
Service battery 294
Towing 299
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 274
Vehicle battery 294
Vehicle care 240
Cup holder 243
Engine cleaning 242Gear selector lever 243
Hard plastic trim items 244
Headlamps 242
Instrument cluster 243
Leather upholstery 244
Light alloy wheels 243
MB Tex upholstery 244
Ornamental moldings 242
Paintwork 241
Plastic and rubber parts 244
Power washer 241
Seat belts 244
Steering wheel 243
Tail lamps 242
Tar stains 241
Turn signals 242
Vehicle washing 242
Window cleaning 243
Wiper blades 243
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 308
Vehicle jack 272
Vehicle lighting
Checking 225

Service and Literature
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