2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE key

315
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Warning!
G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
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 ve-
hicle. Adapt your driving accordingly.
!When towing the vehicle with all wheels
on the ground, please note the follow-
ing:
With the automatic central locking acti-
vated and the SmartKey in starter
switch position
2, 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 79).
To prevent the vehicle doors from lock-
ing, deactivate the automatic central
locking (
page 129).
Towing of the vehicle should only be
done using the properly installed tow-
ing eye bolt. Never attach tow cable,
tow rope or tow rod to vehicle chassis,
frame or suspension parts.
iIf the battery is disconnected or dis-
charged

the SmartKey will not turn in the
starter switch. See notes on the
battery (
page 307) or on jump
starting (page 310).


the gear selector lever will remain
locked in position P. See notes on
manual unlocking of gear selector
lever (
page 291).

343
Technical terms
GPS*
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
Instrument cluster The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer
and fuel gauge.
Kickdown Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Lock button Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door. Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and mirror positions for
each SmartKey.
Menu The control system displays are ar-
ranged in menus. Each menu contains
a number of commands for particular
systems. In the Audio menu, for exam-
ple, you will find the commands
Select
radio station
or Operate CD player
.
Using commands, you can directly
change the settings for your vehicle.
MON (M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as AN-
TI-KNOCK INDEX. Multifunction display
Display field in the instrument cluster
used to present information provided
by the control system.
Multifunction steering wheel Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Overspeed range Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

344 Technical termsPower trainCollective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing


engine


clutch/torque converter


transmission


transfer case


drive shaft


differential


axle shafts/axles Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Program mode selector switch Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operation S and
winter operation C.
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics Transmission of vehicle data and cur-
rent location to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center for sub-
scribers to Tele Aid service.
Restraint systems Seat belts, belt tensioners, airbags and
child restraint systems. As indepen-
dant systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another. RON
(R
esearch O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line's ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as AN-
TI-KNOCK INDEX.
Shift lock When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the gear selector lever from
being moved out of position P without
SmartKey turned and brake pedal de-
pressed.

348 IndexAir distributionAdjusting 153
Air outlets Rear passenger compartment 158
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure 245
Air recirculation mode 154 Activating 154
Deactivating 155
Air volume Adjusting 153
Airbags 57 BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 67, 341
Children 58
Front 61
PASS.AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 67, 263
Passenger 61
Safety guidelines 60
Side impact 61
Window curtain 61
Alarm Audible 72, 79 Canceling 79
Visual 78
Alarm system Anti-theft 78
Alignment bolt 303
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 341
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 337
Antiglare Automatic 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) 341
Anti-theft alarm system Arming 78
Canceling alarm 79
Disarming 79
Anti-theft systems 78 Anti-theft alarm system 78
Immobilizer 78
Tow-away alarm 79
Aquaplaning 227
Armrest Storage compartment in front of 201
Storage spaces 202 Ashtray 203
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 241
AUDIO menu 114
Selecting radio station 115
Audio system 159 Audio and telephone, operation 159
Button and soft key operation 162
Cassette operation 172
CD operation 175
Operating and display elements 160
Operating safety 159
Operation 162
Radio operation 165
Switching off 162
Switching on 162
Telephone operation 179
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 146
Automatic central locking Activating/deactivating (control system) 129

349
Index
Automatic climate control
Deactivating 156
Automatic headlamp mode 99
Automatic lighting control Activating 103
Deactivating 103
Automatic locking when driving 87
Automatic transmission 139 Accelerator position 145
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 145
Fluid level 241
Gear ranges 141
Gear selector lever position 142
Gear shifting malfunctions 145
Kickdown 145
Manual shifting 140
One-touch gearshifting 140
Program mode selector switch 144
Selector lever position 139 Starting with 45
Transmission fluid 241
Winter program mode 144
Auxiliary fuse box 318
B
BabySmartTM Airbag deactivation system 67, 341
Compatible child seats 67, 341
Self-test 68
Backrest Folding forward 198
Folding rearward 198
BAS 74, 341 Messages in display 265
Batteries, SmartKey Changing 290
Check lamp 83
Checking 84
Battery discharged Jump starting 310 Battery, vehicle 242, 307
Charging 308
Disconnecting 308
Messages in display 269
Reconnecting 308
Reinstalling 308
Removing 308
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 341
Bi-Xenon type Front lamp bulbs 296
Block heater 248
Bolts For spare wheel 287
Brake assist system (BAS) 341
Brake fluid 234, 332
Brake lamp bulbs 294
Brake lamp, high mounted 294
Brake pads Message in display 270
Brakes 224

350 Index
Warning lamp 259
Break-in period 222
Bulbs, replacing 293 Additional turn signals 293
Brake lamps 294
Fog lamps 293
Front lamps 293
High beam 293
High mounted brake lamp 294
License plate lamps 294, 299
Low beam 293
Parking lamps 293, 294, 296, 297
Rear fog lamp 294
Rear fog lamps 298
Side marker lamps 294, 298
Standing lamps 293, 294, 296, 297
Tail lamp assemblies 294, 298
Turn signal lamps 293, 294
Button Audio system 162 C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 341
Calling up
Range (distance to empty) 134
Service indicator 250
CAN system 341
Capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 330
Cargo compartment Lighting 104
Cassette operation Playing cassettes 172
Cassette player Operating 116
Catalytic converter 231
CD changer* 175
CD operation 175
CD player Operating 116
Center console 25 Lower part 26
PASS.AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp 263
Upper part 25
Centigrade Setting temperature units 123
Central locking From inside 88
Switch 88
Switching on/off (control system) 129
Unlocking from inside 88
Central locking switch 88
Changing Batteries (SmartKey) 290
Key setting 129
Changing CDs 175
Charging Vehicle battery 308
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 260
Check gas cap Message in display 277

351
Index
Checking
Coolant level 235, 241
Oil level 235, 237
Tire inflate pressure 235
Vehicle lighting 235
Child safety 65 Airbags 58
Infant and child restraint systems 62, 65
LATCH child seat mounts 70
Child seat mounts see LATCH child seat mounts 70
Cigarette lighter 204
Cleaning Cup holder 255
Gear selector lever 255
Hard plastic trim items 255
Headlamps 148
Headliner and shelf below rear window 255
Instrument cluster 255
Leather upholstery 256
Light alloy wheels 254 MB Tex upholstery 256
Plastic and rubber parts 256
Seat belts 255
Steering wheel 255
Upholstery 256
Windows 254
Windshield 50
Wiper blades 254
Wood trims 256
Climate control 150 Adjusting 153
Defogging windshield 153
Defrosting 154
Rear window defroster 149
Setting the temperature 153
Clock 23, 122
Closing Glove box 200
Hood 237
power window with SmartKey 188 Roller sunblind for the
sliding/pop-up roof 189
Side windows 187
Sliding/pop-up roof 190, 292
Trunk lid 86
Windows 186
Windows with SmartKey 188
Closing sliding/pop-up roof In an emergency 292
Cockpit 20, 341
Cockpit management and data system (COMAND*) 342
Collapsible tire 342
COMAND* 342
COMAND* see separate operating instruc- tions
Combination switch 102 High beam flasher 102
Turn signals 48
Windshield wipers 49
Consumer information 339
Control and operation of radio transmitters 230
Control system 109, 342

352 Index
AUDIO menu 114
Convenience submenu 129
Display digital speedometer 114
Functions 110, 113
Instrument cluster submenu 122
Lighting submenu 125
Malfunction memory menu 117
Menus 112, 113, 343
Multifunction display 109
Multifunction steering wheel 110
NAV menu 117
Selecting radio system 115
Settings menu 118
Standard display menu 114
Submenus 111, 113
TEL* menu 134
Trip computer menu 132
Vehicle submenu 128
Convenience submenu 129 Activating easy-entry/exit feature 130 Setting key dependency 131
Setting parking position for
exterior rear view mirror 132
Coolant 241, 336 Adding 241
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 336
Capacities 330
Checking level 241
Messages in display 271, 272
Temperature 232
Temperature indicator 106
Warning lamp 272
Coolant level Checking 235, 241
Cruise control 194, 342 Canceling 195
Driving downhill 195
Driving uphill 195
Fine adjustment 196
Message in display 274
Saving current speed 195 Setting speeds 196
Cruise control lever 194
Cruising range, fuel 335
Cup holder Cleaning 255
In front seat armrest 201
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 341
D
Daytime running lamp mode 100 Setting 125, 126
Deactivating Air conditioning (cooling) 156
Air recirculation mode 155
Alarm 79
Anti-theft alarm system 79
Central locking (control system) 129
Climate control 151
Cruise control 195
Defrost 154
ESP 76