2003 MERCEDES-BENZ C32AMG program mode

349 Index
Automatic transmission 138
Accelerator position 143
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 143
Fluid level 238
Gear ranges 140
Gear selector lever position 141
Gear shifting malfunctions 143
Kickdown 143
Manual shifting 139
One-touch gearshifting 139
Program mode selector switch 142
Selector lever position 138
Starting with 44
Transmission fluid 238
Winter program mode 142
Auxiliary fuse box 313
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 67, 341
Compatible child seats 67, 341
Self-test 67
Backrest
Folding forward 200
Folding rearward 200
Backrest tilt 33Backup lamps 291, 295
Bulbs 291
BAS 74, 341
Messages in display 263
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 286, 287
Check lamp 85
Checking 86
Battery discharged
Jump starting 306
Battery, vehicle 240, 303
Charging 304
Disconnecting 304
Messages in display 278
Reconnecting 305
Reinstalling 304
Removing 304
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 341
Bi-Xenon type*
Front lamp bulbs 293
Block heater 246
Blocking
Rear door window operation 71
Bolts
For Minispare wheel 284
For spare wheel 282Brake assist system (BAS) 341
Brake fluid 332
Checking 234
Brake lamp bulbs 291
Brake lamp, high mounted 291
Brake pads
Message in display 265
Brakes 224
Warning lamp 258
Break-in period 222
Bulbs, replacing 290
Additional turn signals 290
Backup lamps 291
Brake lamps 291
Fog lamps 290
Front lamps 290
High beam 290
High mounted brake lamp 291
License plate lamps 291, 295
Low beam 290
Parking lamps 290, 291, 293, 294
Rear fog lamp 291, 295
Side marker lamps 290, 294
Standing lamps 290, 291, 293, 294
Tail lamp assemblies 291, 295
Turn signal lamps 290, 291

353 Index
Driving
Driving abroad 230
General instructions 41, 223
Hydroplaning 227
In winter 228
Problems 49
Safety systems 73
Through standing water 229
Driving abroad 230
Driving instructions 223
Driving off 225
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 78
ABS 73
BAS 74
ESP 75
Driving systems 193
Cruise control 193
Driving safety systems 73
E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 93
Activating 129
Interrupting movement 93, 130
Electrical fuses 312
Electrical system
Technical data 326Electronic Stability Program
see ESP 23, 75, 342
Emergency call system* 210
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 212
Telephone* 185
With Tele Aid* 211
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 143
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 289
Locking the vehicle 286
Opening sliding/pop-up roof* 289
Releasing trunk lid from inside 89
Remote door unlock 216
Unlocking the vehicle 285
Emergency tensioning device
see ETD 64, 342
Emission control 231
Emission control label 318
Ending
A call (telephone) 135
Engine 320
Compartment 235
Message in display 259Starting with automatic
transmission 44
Starting with manual
transmission 44
Starting with the key 44
Turning off with the key 53
Engine cleaning 250
Engine compartment 235
Fuse box in 312
Hood 235
Engine malfunction indicator
lamp 23, 259
Engine number 342
Engine oil 236, 332
Adding 237
Additives 332
Checking level 236
Consumption 236
Display messages 270
Filler neck 237
Messages in display 238, 270
Viscosity 342
Engine oil level see Oil level 234
ESP 23, 75, 342
Four wheel electronic traction
system with ESP 78

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

370 IndexWindshield washer fluid 338
Message in display 278
Mixing ratio 338
Refilling 241
Wiping with 49
Windshield washer system 338
Windshield wipers 48
Fast wiper speed 48
Replacing wiper blades 296
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with windshield
washer fluid 49
Winter driving 245
Block heater 246
Snow chains 246
Tires 245
Transmission program mode 142
Winter driving instructions 228
Winter tires 245Wiper blades
Cleaning 251
Installing 296
Removing 296
Replacing 296
Replacing insert 296
Wiping
Interval 48
With windshield washer fluid 49
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon* 341