2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE mirror

40 Getting startedAdjustingExterior rear view mirrorsThe buttons are located above the exterior
lamp switch.
1 Adjustment button
2 Passenger side mirror
3 Driver’s side mirror

Make sure the ignition is switched on.
All the lights in the instrument cluster
come on.

Press button 3 for the left mirror or
button 2 for the right mirror.

Push adjustment button 1 up, down,
left or right according to the setting de-
sired. For more information, see “Rear view mir-
rors” (
page 146).
Warning!
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Exercise care when using the passenger
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
side rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes. !Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can only be
completely removed while in their
liquid state by applying plenty of water.
iThe memory function* (
page 95) lets
you store the setting for the exterior
rear view mirrors together with the set-
tings for the steering wheel and seat
positions.
!If an exterior rear view mirror was forc-
ibly pushed forward (hit from the rear)
or forcibly pushed backward (hit from
the front), reposition it by applying firm
pressure until it snaps into place.
The mirror housing is now properly po-
sitioned and you can adjust the mirror
normally.iAt low ambient temperatures, the mir-
rors will be heated automatically.

95
Controls in detail
Memory function*
 Memory function*
The memory button and stored position
switch are located on the door.
You can store up to three different settings
per SmartKey.
The following settings are saved for each
stored position:

Driver’s seat and backrest position


Steering wheel position


Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
position


Passenger side exterior rear view mir-
ror position


Front passenger seat position
These key-dependent memory settings
can be deactivated if desired
(
page 131).
!Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv-
er should check and adjust the seat
height, seat position fore and aft, and
seat backrest angle if necessary, to en-
sure adequate control, reach and com-
fort. The head restraint should also be
adjusted for proper height. See also the
section on airbags (
page 57) for
proper seat positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, opera-
tion and comfort. Both the interior and
exterior rear view mirrors should be ad-
justed for adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly
secured restraint system that complies
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2.
Warning!
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Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

96 Controls in detailMemory function*1Memory button
2 Stored position button
Make sure the ignition is switched on
or the relevant door is open and the
SmartKey is inserted in the starter
switch.
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seats, steering wheel and
rear view mirrors to the desired posi-
tion (
page 32).

Turn button 2 to selected memory po-
sition.

Press memory button 1.

Release memory button and press
button 2 within three seconds.
All the settings are stored at the select-
ed position.
Recalling positions from memory
Turn button 2 to se le cte d m e mory po-
sition.

Press and hold button 2 until the seat,
steering wheel and exterior rear view
mirrors have fully moved to the stored
positions.iReleasing the button immediately
stops movement to the stored posi-
tions.Warning!
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Do not operate the power seats using the
memory button if the seat backrest is in an
excessively reclined position. Doing so
could cause damage to front or rear seats.
First move backrest to an upright position.

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Controls in detail
Memory function*
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-ing position
For easier parking, you can adjust the pas-
senger-side exterior rear view mirror so
that you can see the right rear wheel as
soon as you engage reverse gear
R.
For information on activating the parking
position, see see “Activating exterior rear
view mirror parking position”
(page 147). 1
Adjustment button
2 Passenger side exterior rear view mir-
ror
3 Memory button

Stop the vehicle.

Switch ignition on (if not already on).

Press button 2.
The passenger side exterior rear view
mirror is selected.

Adjust the exterior rear view mirror
with button 1 so that you see the rear
wheel and the curb.

Press memory button “M” 3 on the
door.

Within three seconds press bottom of
adjustment button 1 above the exteri-
or lamp switch.
The parking position is stored if the
mirror does not move.
iYou can store a parking position for the
passenger side exterior rear view mir-
ror for each SmartKey using the memo-
ry switch.
iIf the mirror does move, repeat the
above steps. After the setting is stored
you can move the mirror again.

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Controls in detail
Control system
The table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus. De-
tailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following
pages.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTING
VEHICLE
CONVENIENCE
Set time (hours)
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
Set station selection mode
(radio)
Activate easy-entry/exit feature
Set time (minutes)
Set locator lighting
Set automatic locking
Set key-dependency
Select time display mode
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
Set parking position for exterior
rear view mirror
Select temperature display
mode
Interior lighting delayed shut-off
Select speedometer display
modeSelect languageSelect display (speed display or
outside temperature)

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Controls in detail
Control system

Press button
j ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
PRESS BUTTON IN AUDIO MODE
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ orç to select the de-
sired station selection mode. You can
select:

STATION SEARCH


MEMORY
selects next stored station Setting automatic locking
Use this function to activate or deactivate
the automatic central locking. With the au-
tomatic central locking system activated,
the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle
speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km/h).

Move the selection marker with
the
æ orç button to the Vehicle
submenu.

Press button j ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ orç to switch AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK
ON or
OFF
. Convenience submenu
Access the
CONVENIENCE
submenu via the
SETTINGS
menu. Use the
CONVENIENCE
sub-
menu to change the settings for a number
of convenience features. The following
functions are available:
Function
Page
Activate easy-entry/exit feature
130
Set key-dependency
131
Set parking position for exterior
rear view mirror
132

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Controls in detail
Control system

Move the selection marker with
the
æ orç button to the
CONVE-
NIENCE
submenu.

Press button j ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the
display:
EASY-ENTRY FEATURE ACTI-
VATE
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ orç to change the
easy-entry/exit setting. The following settings are available for
the easy-entry/exit feature:
Setting key-dependency
Use this function to set whether the mem-
ory settings for the seats, the steering
wheel and the mirrors should be stored
separately for each SmartKey (
page 95).

Move the selection marker with
the
æ orç button to the
CONVE-
NIENCE
submenu.

Press button j ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
SETTINGS KEY-DEPENDENT
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ orç to set
key-dependency to
ON or
OFF
.
OFF
The
easy-entry/exit
feature is
deactivated.
STEERING COLUMN
Only the
steering column
is moved.
STEERING COLUMN +
SEAT
Both the
steering column
and the seat are
moved.

132 Controls in detailControl systemSetting parking position for exterior rear
view mirror
Use the
MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING

function to select whether the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror should be
turned downward during parking maneu-
vers when reverse gear is engaged. For ad-
ditional information, see “Activating
exterior rear view mirror parking position”
(
page 147).
You can store a parking position for the
passenger exterior rear view mirror using
the memory switch (
page 97).

Move the selection marker with
the æ orç button to the
CONVE-
NIENCE
submenu.

Press button j ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
MIRROR SETTING WHEN PARKING
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ orç to switch function ON or
OFF
.
Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up sta-
tistical data on your vehicle. The following
information is available:Function
Page
Fuel consumption statistics after
start
133
Fuel consumption statistics
since last reset
133
Call up range (distance to empty)
134