2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 COUPE manual radio set

112 Controls in detailControl systemOperate the cassette player*
Turn on the radio and select the cas-
sette player (
page 160). Vehicles
with COMAND*: Refer to separate op-
erating instructions.

Press button
è
or
ÿ
repeatedly
until the settings for the cassette cur-
rently being played are shown in the
display.
1Current side

Press button
j
to fast forward to
the next track.

Press button
k
to rewind the cas-
sette to the beginning of the current
track.
NAV menu
The
NAV
menu contains the functions need-
ed to operate your navigation system.

Press button
è
or
ÿ
repeatedly
until you see the message NAV
in the
display.


If the navigation system is switched off,
the message
NAV OFF
is shown in the
display.


If the navigation system is on, the mes-
sage
NAV ACTIVE
is shown in the dis-
play.
Please refer to the COMAND* manual for
instructions on how to activate the route
guidance system*.
Malfunction memory menu
Use the malfunction memory menu to scan
malfunction and warning messages that
may be stored in the system. What infor-
mation is shown in the display depends on
whether malfunctions have actually oc-
curred.
iTo select the reverse side of the tape,
press button below track number on
the audio system display, or enter re-
quest on the COMAND* system locat-
ed in the center dashboard.
Warning!
G
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are inten-
tionally not very detailed. The malfunction
and warning messages are simply a remind-
er with respect to the operation of certain
systems and do not replace the owner’s
and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain
the vehicle’s operating safety by having all
required maintenance and safety checks
performed on the vehicle and by bringing
the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to address the malfunction and
warning messages (
page 252).

122 Controls in detailControl systemVehicle submenu
Access the
VEHICLE
submenu via the
SET-
TINGS
menu. Use the
VEHICLE
submenu to
make general vehicle settings. The follow-
ing functions are available:
Setting station selection mode
Use the
PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE
function to select the manual or memory
station selection mode for the radio
(page 111).

Move the selection marker with
the
æ
or
ç
button to the
VEHI-
CLE
submenu.

Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE
.The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press
æ
or
ç
to select the de-
sired station selection mode. You can
select:


STATION SEARCH


MEMORY
selects next stored station
Setting automatic locking
Use this function to activate or deactivate
the automatic central locking. With the au-
tomatic central locking system activated,
the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle
speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km/h).

Move the selection marker with
the
æ
or
ç
button to the Vehicle
submenu.

Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press
æ
or
ç
to switch
AUTOMAT-
IC DOOR LOCK
ON or
OFF
.
Function
Page
Set station selection mode
(radio)
see be-
low
Set automatic locking
see
below

161 Controls in detail
Audio system
Item
Page
1
CD mode selector
172
2
Manual tuning
(radio)
166
Fast forward/reverse
(cassette, CD)
170,
174
Speed dialing memory
(telephone*)
179
3
Radio mode selector
165
4
Display
Item
Page
5
Alpha-numeric keypadBand selection,
station buttons (radio)
165
CD selection (CD)
173
Telephone number entry,
retrieving speed dialing
memory (telephone*)
176
6
Scanning (radio, cas-
sette, CD)
167,
170,
174
7
Function button
166
8
Soft keys
162
Item
Page
9
Cassette eject
169
10
Cassette mode selector
168
11
Telephone* mode selec-
tor
176
12
Seek tuning (radio)
166
Track search (cassette,
CD)
169,
174
Speed dialing memory
(telephone*)
179
13
On /off
162
Volume
162

165 Controls in detail
Audio system


SP: The tone level is set for
“Speech”, optimizing the sound for
spoken language.


AMB
: The tone level is set for “Ambi-
ence”, producing a three-dimen-
sional sound.


OFF
: The audio system sound selec-
tion is turned off.
Telephone* muting
If a telephone has been installed in the ve-
hicle, the radio will switch to telephone
mode when a call is received. The current
audio source is muted.
Radio mode
Selecting radio mode
Press the
b
button.
Selecting the band
You can select from among FM, AM or WB
frequency bands.
FM frequency band:
FM (ultra-short wave) 87.9......107.9 MHz
AM frequency bands:
MW (medium wave) 530......1710 KHz
WB (long wave) approx. 162 KHzSelecting FM band

Press the
FM function button.
FM appears in the upper right-hand cor-
ner of the display.
Selecting AM band

Press the
AM function button.
AM appears in the upper right-hand cor-
ner of the display.
Selecting a station
The following options are available for se-
lecting a station:


Direct frequency band input


Manual tuning


Automatic seek tuning


Scan tuning


Station buttons


Automatic station memory (Autostore)

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 79Aquaplaning 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) 122Automatic 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

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 120O
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 85Fuel 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

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