2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 WAGON display

353 Index
Reserve warning 23
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 332
Technical data 328
Fuel additives 332
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 129
Since last reset 129
Fuel filler flap 232
Locking 232
Opening 288
Unlocking 232
Fuel requirements 331
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 271
Fuel tank
Capacity 329
Filler flap 232
Fuel, coolants, lubricants etc.
Flexible fuel vehicles 329
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 328
Functions (control system) 108, 111
Resetting 117
Fuse box 314
Fuse chart 314
Fuse extractor 315Fuses 314
Auxiliary fuse box in cargo
compartment 315
Fuse box in engine compartment 314
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 314
Fuse chart 314
Fuse extractor 315
Spare fuses 315
G
Garage door opener 27, 218
Erasing in remote control 220
Integrated remote control 219
Rolling code programming 219
Gasoline see Fuel 233
Gasoline additives 332
Gear range 340
Automatic transmission 137
Limiting 137
Shifting into optimal 136
Gear range limit
Canceling 136
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 251
Position 138Global
Locking 85
Unlocking 85
Global positioning system (GPS) 340
Glove box 21, 203
Closing 203
Opening 203
Good visibility 141
GPS 340
GPS see COMAND* 216
H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 294
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote
control 219
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 252
Hazard warning flasher 101
Switching off 101
Switching on 101
Head restraints 91
Manual seats 33
Power seats* 35
Rear seats 35
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354 IndexHeadlamp cleaning system 240
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic control 99
Bi-Xenon type*
Replacing bulbs 295
Cleaning 250
Cleaning system 143, 240
Halogen-type
Replacing bulbs 294
Refilling washer fluid 240
Switching off 52
Switching on 47
Washer fluid 336
Washer system 336
Headliner
Cleaning 252
Heated seats 94
Height adjustment
Head restraints 33, 35, 36
Seat belts 42
Steering wheel 37
High beam flasher 48, 101High beam headlamps
Messages in display 273
Replacing bulbs 292, 294
Switching on 101
High beam headlamps xenon type
Replacing bulbs 295
High mounted brake lamp 293
Hood 234
Closing 235
Message in display 271
Opening 234
Hydroplaning 226
I
Identification labels 320
Certification label 320
Vehicle identification number
(VIN) 320
Ignition 31
Switching on 44, 45
Immobilizer 79
Activating 79
Deactivating 79
Infant and child restraint systems 65
Installing 69
LATCH child seat anchors 70Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 214
Inside rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
Antiglare 141
Automatic antiglare 141
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 69
Parcel net in cargo compartment 196
Towing eye bolt 313
Twin-reel roller blind 199
Wiper blades 299
Instrument cluster 22, 104, 341
Cleaning 251
Coolant temperature gauge 104
Illumination 104
Lamps in 254–258
Multifunction display 107
Outside temperature indicator 106
Selecting language 120
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20
Integrated remote control
Canadian programming 220
Erasing memory 220
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Operating 220
Rolling code programming 219
Interior lighting 102
Activating automatic control 102
Deactivating automatic control 102
Delayed shut-off 124
Manual operation 102
Interior storage spaces 203
Armrest 206
Cup holder 204
Glove box 203
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 206
Storage compartment in front of
armrest 205
Interval wiping 50
Switching off 50
Switching on 50
J
Jack 280
Jump starting 308
K
Key dependency memory
Settings 127
Key positions in starter switch 31Key, mechanical 285
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 85
Changing the batteries 287
Checking the batteries 86
Factory setting 85
Global locking 85
Global unlocking 85
Loss of 86
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote control 84
Restoring to factory setting 85
Selective setting 85
Starting the engine 44, 45
Turning off the engine 52
Unlocking with 30
Keys 84
Kickdown 140, 341
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 119
Km/h or mph in speedometer 119
L
Labels, identification 320
Lamp bulbs, exterior 292
Lamps, exterior
Front 292
Light sensor 271Messages in display 272–275
Rear 293
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 255
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 85
CHECK ENGINE 258
Coolant 265
Engine diagnostics 258
ESP 254
Fuel reserve 258
Instrument cluster 254–258
Seat belts 258
Service indicator 246
SRS 57
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 120
Setting 120
LATCH child seat anchors 70
LATCH child seat anchors
Folding back 70
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 321
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 252
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356 IndexLicense plate lamps
Messages in display 274
Replacing bulbs 293, 298
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 251
Technical data 323
Light sensor 271
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 208
Lighting 98
Automatic headlamp mode 99
Cargo compartment 103
Combination switch 101
Daytime running lamp mode 100
Door entry lamps 103
Exterior lamp switch 98
Front fog lamps 100
High beam flasher 101
High beams 101
Instrument cluster illumination 104
Interior 102
Locator lighting 100
Low beam 98
Manual headlamp mode 99
Night security illumination 100
Parking lamps 98
Rear fog lamp 100Settings (control system) 121
Limiting the gear range 137
Limp Home Mode 140
Loading 193
Cargo tie-down rings 202
Instructions 201
Roof rack 193
Ski sack 193
Split rear bench seat 199
Locator lighting 100
Setting 122
Lock button
Doors 341
Locking 51, 84
Automatic while driving 88
Centrally from inside 89
Fuel filler flap 232
Global, SmartKey 85
Vehicle in an emergency 286
Loss of keys 86
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 319
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 272
Replacing bulbs 292, 294Lowering
Vehicle 304
Lubricants
Technical data 328
Luggage cover 198
Retractable 198
M
Main dimensions 326
Maintenance 12, 246
Vehicles with E85 fuel 333
Malfunction
Displaying 115
Malfunction memory 115
Calling up 115
Clearing 115
Manual headlamp mode 99
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 288
Interior lighting control 102
Locking the vehicle 286
Sliding/pop-up roof 290
Unlocking the driver’s door 285
Unlocking transmission selector
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357 Index
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 91
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 134
Shifting into reverse 134
Starting with 44
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 156
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 252
Mechanical key 285
Memory function 95
Recalling positions from memory 96
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 97
Storing key dependent settings 96
Menu
Control system 341
Menus 108
AUDIO 112
In control system 110, 111Malfunction memory 115
NAVI 114
Settings menu 116
Standard display 112
Submenus 109
TEL* 131
Trip computer 128
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 119
Minispare wheel 282, 303, 324
Bolts 284
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 142
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare for rear view
mirror 141
Exterior rear view mirror 39
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 128
Inside rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 97
MON 233MON (Motor Octane Number) 341
Mph or km/h in speedometer 119
Multicontour seat* 93
Multifunction display 107, 341
Selecting language 120
Standard display 111
Multifunction display messages
ABS 261
BAS 262
Battery 278
Brake fluid 264
Brake pads 263
Check engine 258
Coolant 266
Coolant level 265
Display 278
Doors 268
Engine 258
Engine oil level 270
ESP 268
Fuel reserve tank 271
Hood 271
Key 271
Lamps 272–275
Parking brake 275
Steering gear oil level 276
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Overhead control panel 27
P
Paintwork 249
Panic alarm 72
Panic button on SmartKey 72
Parcel net
In cargo compartment 196
In front passenger footwell 206
Parking 51, 225
Parking brake 46, 51
Engaging 51
Message in display 275
Releasing 46
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 292, 293, 295, 296
Switching on 98
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 97, 128,
142
Partition net 197
Parts see Spare parts service 318
Passenger compartment 229
Fuse box in 314
Inside rear view mirror 38
Interior lighting 102Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 206
Passenger safety see Occupant
safety 56
Pedals 223
Performance
In cold weather 333
In hot weather 333
Phone book*
Loading 132
Quick search 133
Phone number*
Dialing 132
Redialing 133
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 252
Playing
CDs 175
Poly-V-belt drive 341
Layout 321
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 96
Storing into memory 96
Power assistance 223Power seat*
Adjusting 34
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 91
Seat fore and aft adjustment 34
Power train 342
Power washer 249
Power windows 184
Blocking of rear door window
operation 71
Side windows 184
Synchronizing 186
Practical hints
First aid kit 279
Fuses 314
Lamp in center console 259
Lamps in instrument cluster 254
Messages in the display 260
Spare wheel 281
Spare wheel bolts 282
Towing the vehicle 310
Vehicle jack 280
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362 IndexSeats 90
Adjusting 32
Easy entry/exit feature 90
Heater 94
Manual 33
Multicontour seat 93
Power seats 34
Rapid seat heating 94
Split rear bench seat 199
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 202
Selecting
Display 120
Selector lever 23
Lock 44
Position (automatic
transmission) 23, 135
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system 67
Tele Aid* 211
Service
Calling up the service indicator 247
Major service (Service B) 246
Minor service (Service A) 246
Overdue 246Spare parts 318
Types 246
When due 246
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 319
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 246
Calling up 247
Clearing 246, 247
Service life (tires) 242
Service see Maintenance 246
Service System see FSS 246
Setting
Convenience functions 117, 126
Cruise control 191
Daytime running lamp mode 121
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 97
Higher speed in cruise control 192
Hours (clock) 118
Individual vehicle settings 116
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 124
Key dependent memory 127
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 121
Language, multifunction display 120Locator lighting 122
Lower speed in cruise control 192
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 119
Minutes (clock) 118
Night security illumination 122
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 128
Slower speed in cruise control 192
Speed in cruise control 192
Speedometer display mode 119
Station selection mode 125
Temperature (interior) 146, 154
Temperature indicator 119
Time display mode (Clock) 119
Units
Speedometer 119
Temperature 119
Settings
Convenience functions 126
Factory, SmartKey 85
Individual (SmartKey) 127
Lighting (control system) 121
Menus and submenus 109
Resetting all (control system) 116
Resetting in the submenu 117
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363 Index
Selective 85
Settings menu
Functions in 116
Individual vehicle settings 116
Submenus 116
Shift lock (Automatic transmission) 342
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 138
Gearshift lever 134
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 136
Into reverse (manual
transmission) 134
Shutting off
Delayed (exterior lamps) 122
Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 292, 293, 297
Side windows
Automatic opening 185
Cleaning 251
Closing 184, 185, 186
Closing with SmartKey 186
Opening 184, 186
Opening fully 185
Opening with SmartKey 186Stopping 185
Synchronizing power windows 186
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Rear window wiper/washer 50
Windshield wipers 49
Single wipe 49
Ski sack 193
Removing 196
Unfolding and loading 193
Unloading and folding 195
Sliding/pop-up roof 187
Closing 187, 290
Closing with SmartKey 188
Opening 187, 290
Opening with SmartKey 188
Stopping 188
Synchronizing 189
SmartKey
Changing battery 287
Locking and unlocking 84
Opening and closing the slid-
ing/pop-up roof with 188
Opening and closing windows
with 186
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 245Soft keys
Audio system 164
Spare fuses 315
Spare parts service 318
Spare wheel 281, 324
Bolts 282
Full size tire 281
Minispare 303
Minispare wheel 282
Mounting 300
Speed
Saving current 191
Speed settings
Cruise control 192
Speedometer 23
Settings units 119
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 119
Split rear bench seat 199
SRS 63
Indicator lamp 256
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) 342
Standing lamps 98
Replacing bulbs 292, 293, 295, 296
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