2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4MATIC wheel

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

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Fuses 313
High beam bulbs 292
High beam bulbs
(xenon-type* headlamps) 293
License plate lamp bulbs 295
Low beam bulbs 292
Parking lamp bulbs 293, 294
Rear fog lamp bulb 295
Rear lamp bulbs 291, 295
Rear turn signal bulbs 295
Side marker lamp bulbs 294
Standing lamp bulbs 293, 294
Wiper blade insert 296
Wiper blades 296
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset knob in the
instrument cluster 23, 120
Resetting
All functions (control system) 120
All functions of a submenu 120
Fuel consumption 132, 133
Service indicator (FSS) 248
Trip odometer 109
Residual heat utilization 163
Residual ventilation 163Restraint system see Infant and child
restraint systems 65, 68, 344
Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 137
Rims 322
Roadside Assistance 12
Rolling code programming 219
RON
(Research Octane Number) 234, 344
Roof rack* 196
Rotating wheels 244
Rubber parts
Cleaning 252
S
Safety
Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts 41
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 73
Saving current speed 194
Searching
Radio station 117Seat belt force limiter 64
Seat belt height adjustment 43
Seat belts 61
Cleaning 252
Fastening 41
Height adjustment 43
Proper use of 43, 63
Safety guidelines 59
Warning lamp 259
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 96
Seat heater*
Switching off 97
Switching on 97
Seats 93
Adjusting 32, 33
Easy entry/exit feature* 93
Heater* 97
Manual seat 33
Multicontour seat* 96
Power seat* 34
Rapid seat heating* 97
Split rear bench seat* 199
Selecting
Display 124

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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

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Technical data 332
Brake fluid 332
Coolant 329
Coolants 336
Electrical system 326
Engine oil 332
Engine oil additives 332
Flexible fuel vehicles 334
Fuel requirements 333
Fuels 329
Gasoline additives 334
Lubricants 329
Main dimensions 327
Premium unleaded gasoline 333
Rims and tires 322
Weights 328
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 331, 338
Tele Aid* 209
Emergency calls 211
Information 214
Initiating an emergency call
manually 212
Messages in display 277
Remote door unlock 216
Roadside assistance 213SOS button 212
Stolen vehicle tracking services 217
System self-check 210
Tele Aid System 210, 345
Upgrade signals 215
Telematics* 345
Telephone* 24, 208
Answering a call 135
Dialing a number from
the phone book 135
Emergency call 185
Ending a call 135
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 135
Messages in display 277
Operation 134, 182
Redialing 136
Signal strength 134
Temperature
Display mode 123
Grades of tires 340
Setting interior
temperature 150, 158
Setting units in display 123
Tires 244Tightening torque
(Wheel bolts) 301, 345
Tilt
Head restraint 34
Time
Setting hours 122
Setting minutes 122
Time display
Setting 123
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 234, 243
Tire speed rating 227, 345
Tire traction 227
Tires 242, 322, 339
Consumer information 339
Direction of rotation 243
Driving instructions 226
Retreads 242
Rims and tires 322
Service life 243
Temperature 244
Temperature grades 340
Tread depth 245
Wear pattern 244
Winter 245
Tools 279

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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