2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR automatic

358 Index
Exterior lamp switch 101
Front fog lamps 103
High beams 104
Instrument cluster illumination 107
Instruments 107, 108
Interior 105
Locator lighting 103
Low beam 101
Manual headlamp mode 102
Night security illumination 103
Parking lamps 101
Rear fog lamp 103
Settings (control system) 125
Trunk lamp 106
Limiting the gear range 140
Limp Home Mode 143
Loading 196
Instructions 202
Roof rack* 196
Ski sack* 196
Split rear bench seat* 199
Locator lighting 103
Setting 126
Lock button 343Locking 51, 84
Automatic while driving 91
Centrally from inside 92
Fuel filler flap 233
Global, SmartKey 85
Separately the trunk 90
Vehicle in an emergency 286
Loss of keys 87
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet 317
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 272
Replacing bulbs 290, 292
Lowering
Vehicle 301
Lubricants
Technical data 329
M
Main dimensions 327
Maintenance 12, 247
Vehicles with E85 fuel 335
Malfunction
Displaying 119
Malfunction memory 118
Calling up 118
Clearing 119Manual headlamp mode 102
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 287
Interior lighting control 105
Locking the trunk 90
Locking the vehicle 286
Sliding/pop-up roof* 289
Unlocking the driver’s door 285
Unlocking the trunk 91
Unlocking transmission
selector lever 288
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 94
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 137
Shifting into reverse 137
Starting with 44
MAXCOOL Maximum cooling 160
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 253

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Mechanical key 285
Memory function* 98, 343
Recalling positions from memory 99
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking positions 100
Storing key dependent settings 99
Menus 112
AUDIO 116
Control system 343
In control system 114, 115
Malfunction memory 118
NAVI* 118
Settings menu 119
Standard display 116
Submenus 113
TEL* 134
Trip computer 132
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 123
Minispare wheel 300
Bolts 284
Removing 283Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 145
Adjusting 39
Automatic antiglare* for inside
mirror 144
Automatic antiglare* for rear view
mirror 144
Exterior rear view mirror 39
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 131
Inside rear view mirror 39
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 100
MON (Motor Octane Number) 234, 343
Mph or km/h in speedometer 123
Multicontour seat* 96
Multifunction display 111, 343
Selecting language 124
Standard display 115
Multifunction display messages
ABS 262
BAS 263
Battery 278
Brake fluid 265
Brake pads 265Check engine 259
Coolant 267
Coolant level 266
Display 278
Doors 272
Engine 259
Engine oil level 270
ESP 269
Fuel reserve tank 272
Hood 272
Key 272
Lamps 272–275
Parking brake 264
Steering column not properly
locked 276
Steering gear oil level 276
Tele Aid* 277
Telephone* 277
Trunk lid 272
Washer fluid 278
Multifunction steering
wheel 24, 112, 343
Buttons 112

362 IndexProblems
While driving 49
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 344
Automatic transmission 142
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 136
R
Radio
Selecting stations 117
Station search 117
Station selection setting 128
Radio mode 171
Radio see Radio mode
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 230
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 133
Rapid seat heating*
Switching on 97
Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat
Foldable* 199Rear door window
Blocking operation 71
Rear fog lamp 291
Bulb 291
Switching on 103
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 295
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 155, 164
Rear seat head restraints
Adjusting 35
Adjusting tilt 36
Folding back 36
Folding back with switch 36
Installing 95
Outer seats 95
Placing upright 36
Removing 95
Rear view mirror automatic
antiglare* 144
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 153, 162
Rear window sunshade* 147Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 305
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 332
Regular checks 234
Reinstalling vehicle battery 304
Remote control
Integrated 218
SmartKey 84
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 216
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 344
Removing
Minispare wheel 283
Spare wheel 281
Vehicle battery 304
Vehicle tool kit 279
Wheel 299
Wiper blade insert 296
Wiper blades 296
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 295
Brake lamp bulbs 295
Bulbs 290
Front lamp bulbs 292
Front turn signal bulbs 292, 293

364 IndexSelector lever 23
Lock 44
Position
(automatic transmission) 23, 138
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 67
Tele Aid* 210
Service
Calling up the service indicator 248
Major service (Service B) 247
Minor service (Service A) 247
Overdue 247
Spare parts 316
Types 247
When due 247
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 317
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 247
Calling up 248
Clearing 247, 248
Service life (tires) 243
Service see maintenance 247
Service System see FSS 247Setting
Convenience functions 121, 129
Cruise control 194
Daytime running lamp mode 125
Higher speed in cruise control 195
Hours (clock) 122
Individual vehicle settings 119
Instrument lighting 107, 108
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 127
Key dependent memory 131
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 125
Language, multifunction display 124
Locator lighting 126
Lower speed in cruise control 195
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 123
Minutes (clock) 122
Night security illumination 126
Parking position* for exterior rear
view mirrors 131
Slower speed in cruise control 195
Speed in cruise control 195
Speedometer display mode 123
Station selection mode 128
Temperature (Interior) 158Temperature (interior) 150
Temperature indicator 123
Time display mode (Clock) 123
Units
Speedometer 123
Temperature 123
Settings
Convenience functions 129
Factory, SmartKey 85
Individual (SmartKey) 131
Lighting (control system) 125
Menus and submenus 113
Resetting all (control system) 120
Resetting in the submenu 120
Selective 85
Settings menu
Functions in 119
Individual vehicle settings 119
Submenus 120
Shift lock 344
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 141
Gearshift lever 137
Into optimal gear range
(automatic transmission) 139

365 Index
Into reverse
(manual transmission) 137
Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 294
Side windows
Automatic opening 188
Cleaning 251
Closing 187, 188
Closing with SmartKey 188
Opening 187, 188
Opening fully 188
Opening with SmartKey 188
Stopping 188
Synchronizing power windows 189
Signal strength (telephone*) 134
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 49
Single wipe 49
Ski sack* 196
Removing 199
Unfolding and loading 196
Unloading and folding 198
Sliding/pop-up roof* 190
Closing 190, 289
Closing with SmartKey 191Opening 190, 289
Opening with SmartKey 191
Stopping 191
Synchronizing 192
SmartKey
Changing battery 286
Locking and unlocking 84
Opening and closing
the sliding/pop-up roof* with 191
Opening and closing
windows with 188
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 246
Soft keys
Audio system 168
Spare fuses 313
Spare parts service 316
Spare wheel 281
Bolts 282
Minispare 300
Mounting 297
Removing 281
Speed
Saving current 194
Speed settings
Cruise control 195Speedometer 23
Settings units 123
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 123
Split rear bench seat* 199
SRS 63, 344
Indicator lamp 257
Standing lamps 101
Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 293, 294
Standing water
Driving instructions 229
Starter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 44
Station (radio)
Search 117
Station selection
Setting 128
Steel rims
Technical data 323
Steering column
Height adjustment 37, 38
Length adjustment 37, 38
Messages in display 276

366 IndexSteering gear oil
Message in display 276
Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 252
Electrical adjustment* 38
Height adjustment 38
Manual adjustment 37
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 217
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof* 191
Windows 188
Storage compartments
Armrest 205
Glove box 203
Ventilated compartments 155
Storage spaces
Cup holder 204
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 99
Submenus 115
Convenience 129
For settings 113
In control system 115Instrument cluster 122
Lighting 125
Resetting functions in
Control system 120
Selecting 120
Settings menu 120
Vehicle 128
Sun visors 146
Sunshade* 147
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 344
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334
Switching off
Audio system 168
Automatic central locking
(control system) 129
Delayed (exterior lamps) 126
Engine 53
ESP 76
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 52
Seat heating* 97Switching on
Audio system 168
Automatic central locking
(control system) 129
ESP 77
Front fog lamps 103
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 47
High beams 104
Rapid seat heating* 97
Rear fog lamp 103
Seat heating* 97
Windshield wipers 48
Symbols 15
Synchronizing
Power windows 189
Sliding/pop-up roof* 192
T
Tachometer 23, 109
Displaying gear range 140
Overspeed range 109
Tail lamps
Cleaning 251
Replacing bulbs 291, 295
Tar stains 250

368 IndexTow-away alarm 25, 80
Arming 80
Disarming 80
Disarming for transport 80
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 311
Towing the vehicle 308
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 217
Traction 142, 339, 345
Transmission see Automatic or
manual transmission 238
Transmission selector lever 288
Unlocking manually 288
Tread depth (tires) 245
Tread Wear 339
Trip computer 132
Trip odometer
Resetting 109
Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 313
Closing the lid 89
Lamp 106
Opening 86, 88
Opening from inside vehicle 88Separately locking 90
Separately unlocking 91
Trunk lid emergency release 89
Trunk lid
Closing 89
Message in display 272
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 290, 291
Turn signals 47
Additional in mirrors 290
Cleaning lenses 251
Front bulbs 290, 292, 294
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 291, 295
Turning off
Engine 53
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 123
Setting temperature units 123
Unlocking 30, 84
Centrally from inside 92
Driver’s door in an emergency 285
Fuel filler flap 233
Global 85
In an emergency 285Selective settings 85
Separately the trunk 91
Transmission selector lever
manually 288
Vehicle in an emergency 216
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 215
Uphill driving
Cruise control 194
Upshifting 139
Useful features 203
Ashtrays 207
Cigarette lighter 208
Garage door opener 217
Tele Aid* 209
Telephone* 208
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 119, 121
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 286
Lowering 301
Performance in cold weather 335
Performance in hot weather 335
Proper use of 16