2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 towing

310 Practical hintsTowing the vehicleWarning!
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With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the braking and steer-
ing systems. In this case, it is important to
keep in mind that a considerably higher
degree of effort is necessary to brake and
steer the vehicle. Adapt your driving accord-
ingly.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the follow-
ing:
With the automatic central locking
activated and the key in starter switch
position2, the vehicle doors lock if the
left front wheel as well as the right rear
wheel are turning at vehicle speeds of
approx. 9 mph (15 km/h) or more.
Switch off the tow-away alarm
(page 80).
To prevent the vehicle doors from
locking, deactivate the automatic
central locking (
page 129).
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed
towing eye bolt. Never attach tow
cable, tow rope or tow rod to vehicle
chassis, frame or suspension parts.
iIf the battery is disconnected or
discharged

the key will not turn in the starter
switch. See notes on the battery
(page 240) or on jump starting
(page 306).


the selector lever will remain
locked in positionP. See notes on
manual unlocking of gear selector
lever (
page 288).

311 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt
1Cover on right side of front bumper.2Cover on right side of rear bumper.Removing cover

Press mark on cover in direction of ar-
row.

Lift cover off to reveal threaded hole for
towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located behind the left hand trim
panel in cargo area).

Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
Reinstalling cover

Fit cover and snap into place.

356 Index
Halogen-type
Replacing bulbs 292
Refilling washer fluid 241
Switching off 52
Switching on 47
Washer fluid 338
Headliner
Cleaning 252
Heated seats* 97
Height adjustment
Head restraints 33, 35, 37
Seat belts 43
Steering wheel 37
High beam flasher 47, 104
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 274
Replacing bulbs 290, 292
Switching on 104
High beam headlamps xenon type*
Replacing bulbs 293
High mounted brake lamp 291
Hood 235
Closing 236
Message in display 272
Opening 235
Hydroplaning 227I
Identification labels 318
Certification label 318
Vehicle identification
number (VIN) 318
Ignition 31
Switching on 44
Immobilizer 79
Activating 79
Deactivating 79
Indicator lamps
see Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems 65
Installing 68
LATCH child seat anchors 69
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 214
Inside rear view mirror
Adjusting 39
Antiglare 144
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 68
Towing eye bolt 311
Wiper blades 296Instrument cluster 22, 107, 342
Cleaning 252
Coolant temperature display 108
Illumination 107
Lamps in 256–259
Multifunction display 111
Outside temperature indicator 110
Selecting language 124
Instrument lighting 107, 108
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 219
Erasing memory 220
Hand-held transmitter 218
Operating 220
Rolling code programming 219
Interior lighting 105
Activating automatic control 105
Deactivating automatic control 105
Delayed shut-off 127
Manual operation 105
Interior storage spaces 203
Armrest 206
Cup holder 204, 205
Glove box 203

361 Index
P
Paintwork 250
Panic alarm 72
Panic button on SmartKey 72
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 206
Parking 51, 225
Parking brake 45, 51
Engaging 51
Message in display 264
Releasing 45
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 290, 291, 293, 294
Switching on 101
Parking position*
Exterior rear view
mirrors 100, 131, 145
Parts see Spare parts service 316
Passenger compartment 230
Fuse box in 312
Inside rear view mirror 39
Interior lighting 105
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 206
Passenger safety
see Occupant safety 56Pedals 223
Performance
In cold weather 335
In hot weather 335
Phone book*
Loading 135
Quick search 136
Phone number*
Dialing 135
Redialing 136
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 252
Playing
CDs 179
Poly-V-belt drive 344
Layout 319
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 99
Storing into memory 99
Power assistance 224
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 35
Adjusting head restraint tilt 35
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35Adjusting seat height 35
Memory function 98
Removing/installing head
restraints 94
Seat fore and aft adjustment 34
Power train 344
Power washer 250
Power windows 187
Blocking of rear door window
operation 71
Side windows 187
Synchronizing 189
Practical hints
First aid kit 279
Fuses 312
Lamp in center console 260
Lamps in instrument cluster 256
Messages in the display 261
Minispare wheel bolts 284
Spare wheel 281
Spare wheel bolts 282
Towing the vehicle 308
Vehicle jack 280
Vehicle tool kit 279
Premium unleaded gasoline 333

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

369 Index
Service battery 303
Towing 308
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 285
With flexible fuel 334
Vehicle battery 303
Vehicle care 249
Cup holder 252
Engine cleaning 250
Gear selector lever 252
Hard plastic trim items 252
Headlamps 251
Instrument cluster 252
Leather upholstery 253
Light alloy wheels 252
MB Tex upholstery 253
Ornamental moldings 251
Paintwork 250
Plastic and rubber parts 252
Power washer 250
Seat belts 252
Steering wheel 252
Tail lamps 251
Tar stains 250
Turn signals 251Vehicle washing 251
Window cleaning 251
Wiper blades 251
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 318
Vehicle jack 280
Vehicle lighting
Checking 234
Vehicle tool kit 279
Alignment bolt 279
Removing 279
Spare fuses 279
Special fuse puller 279
Towing eye bolt 279
Vehicle jack 279
Wheel bolts 279
Wheel wrench 279
Vehicle washing 251
Ventilated storage compartment 155
Ventilation
Storage compartment 155
VIN (Vehicle Identification
Number) 318, 345
Voice control system* 345
Hands-free microphone 27W
Warning lamps
see Lamps, indicator and warning
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 61
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 317
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 249
Wear pattern (tires) 244
Weights 328
Wheel change
Tightening torque 301
Wheels
Rotating 244
Tires and wheels 242
Window curtain airbags 61
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 151, 159
Refilling washer fluid 241
Replacing wiper blades 296
Washer fluid 241, 338
Washer system 338