2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 COUPE automatic transmission

344 IndexMalfunction
Displaying 113
Malfunction memory 112
Calling up 112
Manual headlamp mode 97
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 277
Interior lighting control 100
Locking the vehicle 275
Sliding/pop-up roof 278
Unlocking the driver’s door 274
Unlocking the trunk lid 275
Unlocking transmission selector lever
277
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 90
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 130
Shifting into reverse 131
Starting with 44MAXCOOL maximum cooling 154
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 244
Mechanical key 274, 275
Memory function 93, 329
Recalling positions from memory 94
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 95
Storing key dependent settings 94
Menus 106
AUDIO 110
Control system 329
In control system 108, 109
Malfunction memory 112
NAV 112
Settings menu 114
Standard display 110
Submenus 107
TEL* 126
Trip computer 125
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 26
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 117Mirrors
Adjusting 39
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror
138
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-
tions 124
Inside rear view mirror 39
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 95
MON 225
MON (Motor Octane Number) 329
Mph or km/h in speedometer 117
Multifunction display 105, 329
Selecting language 118
Standard display 109
Multifunction display messages
ABS 253
BAS 254
Battery 270
Brake fluid 256
Brake pads 256
Check engine 250
Coolant 258
Coolant level 257
Display 270

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Problems
While driving 50
Program mode selector switch 330
Automatic transmission 136
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 128
R
Radio
Selecting stations 111
Station search 111
Station selection setting 122
Radio mode 165
Radio see Radio mode
Radio transmitters, control
and operation 222
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 126
Rapid seat heating
Switching on 92
Reading lamp 26
Rear bench seat
Foldable 192Rear fog lamp 281
Bulb 281
Switching on 98
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 285
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air outlets 149, 158
Rear seat head restraints 91
Adjusting 36
Folding back 37
Installing 91
Placing upright 37
Removing 91
Rear seats
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 138
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 147, 156
Activating 147, 156
Deactivating 147, 156
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 295
Refrigerant
Air conditioner 319
Regular checks 225Reinstalling vehicle battery 295
Remote controls
Integrated 210
SmartKey 82
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 208
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 330
Removing
Vehicle battery 295
Wheel 290
Wiper blade insert 287
Wiper blades 287
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 285
Brake lamp bulbs 285
Bulbs 280
Front lamp bulbs 282
Front turn signal bulbs 282, 283
High beam bulbs 282
High beam bulbs (xenon-type head-
lamps) 283
License plate lamp bulbs 286
Low beam bulbs 282
Parking lamp bulbs 283, 284
Rear fog lamp bulbs 285
Rear lamp bulbs 281, 285

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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

349 Index
Service indicator 238
Calling up 239
Clearing 238, 239
Service life (tires) 234
Service System see FSS 238
Setting
Convenience functions 115, 123
Cruise control 190
Daytime running lamp mode 119
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-
tion 95
Higher speed in cruise control 191
Hours (clock) 116
Individual vehicle settings 114
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 121
Key dependent memory 124
Lamps and lighting (control system)
119
Language, multifunction display 118
Locator lighting 120
Lower speed in cruise control 191
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 117
Minutes (clock) 116
Night security illumination 120
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 124Slower speed in cruise control 191
Speed in cruise control 191
Speedometer display mode 117
Station selection mode 122
Temperature (interior) 145, 152
Temperature indicator 117
Time display mode (Clock) 117
Units
Speedometer 117
Temperature 117
Settings
Convenience functions 123
Factory, SmartKey 83
Individual (SmartKey) 124
Lighting (control system) 119
Menus and submenus 107
Resetting all (control system) 114
Resetting in the submenu 115
Selective 83
Settings menu
Functions in 114
Individual vehicle settings 114
Submenus 114
Shift lock 330Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 135
Gearshift lever 130
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 133
Into reverse (manual transmission) 131
Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 280, 281, 285
Side windows
Automatic opening 183
Cleaning 243
Closing 182, 183
Closing with SmartKey 183
Opening 182, 183
Opening fully 183
Opening with SmartKey 183
Stopping 183
Signal strength (telephone*) 127
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 49
Single wipe 49
Sliding/pop-up roof 185
Closing 186, 278
Closing with SmartKey 187
Opening 186, 278

352 IndexTelephone
Emergency call 179
Telephone* 24, 200
Answering a call 128
Dialing a number from the phone book
128
Ending a call 128
Hands-free microphone 26
Loading phone book* 128
Messages in display 269
Operating 126
Operation 176
Redialing 129
Temperature
Display mode 117
Grades of tires 326
Setting interior temperature 145
Setting units in display 117
Tires 235
Tightening torque 331
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 291
Tilt
Backrest 33
Head restraint 34
Seat cushion 33Time
Setting hours 116
Setting minutes 116
Time display
Setting 117
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 225, 234
Tire speed rating 219, 331
Tire traction 219
Tires 233, 311
Collapsible 328
Consumer information 325
Direction of rotation 234
Driving instructions 218
Retreads 233
Rims and tires 311
Service life 234
Temperature 235
Temperature grades 326
Tread depth 236
Wear pattern 235
Winter 236
Tools 272
Tow-away alarm 25, 79
Arming 79
Disarming 79Disarming for transport 79
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 302
Towing the vehicle 299
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 209
Traction 136, 325, 331
Transmission see
Automatic transmission 229
Transmission selector lever 277
Unlocking manually 277
Tread depth (tires) 236
Treadwear 325
Trim panel
Opening 304
Trip computer 125
Trip odometer
Resetting 103
Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 304
Lighting 101
Trunk lid 85
Trunk lid
Closing 86
Emergency release 86
Opening 85