2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE warning

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Index
Messages in display 238, 276
Viscosity 342
Engine oil level see Oil level 235
ESP 23, 75, 342 Messages in display 266
Switching off 76
Switching on 77
Synchronizing 266
Warning lamp 261
ETD 342 Safety guidelines 60
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 64
Ethanol fuel At the gas station 233
Switching fuels 334
Exterior lamp switch 98
Exterior lamps Delayed shut-off 127
Exterior rear view mirror Activating parking position 147 Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 40
Parking position for 132
F
Fahrenheit Setting temperature units 123
Fastening the seat belts 41
Fine adjustment Cruise control 196
First aid kit 284
Flat tire 301 Inflating the spare tire 304
Lowering the vehicle 306
Mounting the spare wheel 301
Preparing the vehicle 301
Spare wheel 285
Flexible fuel vehicles 334 At the gas station 233
Switching fuels 334
Flexible Service System (FSS) 249, 342 Fog lamp, front 101
Fog lamp, rear 101, 294
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 293
Fog lamps, front Messages in display 278
Replacing bulbs 294
Front airbags 61
Front fog lamp Switching on 101
Front lamps Bi-Xenon type 296
Halogen-type 295
Messages in display 277, 279
Replacing bulbs 293, 295
Switching on 98
Front seat backrest Folding backrest back 37
Folding backrest forward 36

356 IndexFront seat head restraintsInstalling 90
Manual seat 90
Power seat* 91
Removing 90
Front seats Heater 93
FSS (Flexible Service System) 249, 342
Fuel 234 Additives 334
Cruising range 335
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 335
Fuel reserve warning lamp 262
Gasoline additives 334
Premium unleaded gasoline 234, 331, 333
Requirements 333
Reserve warning 23
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334
Technical data 330
Fuel additives 334 Fuel consumption statistics
After start 133
Since last reset 133
Fuel filler flap 233 Locking 233
Opening 291
Unlocking 233
Fuel requirements 333
Fuel reserve tank Message in display 277
Fuel tank Capacity 331
Filler flap 233
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities 330
Functions (control system) 110, 113 Resetting 120
Fuse box 317
Fuse chart 317
Fuse extractor 318
Fuses 317 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 318
Fuse box in engine compartment 317
Fuse box in passenger
compartment 317
Fuse chart 317
Fuse extractor 318
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Garage door opener 27, 214
Gasoline see Fuel 234 Gasoline additives 334
Gear range 342 Automatic transmission 141
Limiting 141
Shifting into optimal 140
Gear range limit Canceling 140
Gear selector lever 291 Cleaning 255
Position 142
Unlocking manually 291
Global Locking 83
Unlocking 83

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Index
Global Positioning System (GPS) 343
Glove box 21, 200
Closing 200
Opening 200
Good visibility 146
GPS 343
H
Halogen-type Front lamp bulbs 295
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items Cleaning 255
Hazard warning flasher 102 Switching off 102
Switching on 102
Head restraints 90 Manual seats 34
Power seats* 36 Rear seats 91
Headlamp cleaning system 243
Headlamps Automatic control 99
Bi-Xenon 341
Bi-Xenon type*Replacing bulbs 296
Cleaning 253
Cleaning system 148, 243
Halogen-type Replacing bulbs 295
Refilling washer fluid 243
Switching off 53
Switching on 48
Washer fluid 338
Washer system 338
Headliner and shelf below rear window Cleaning 255
Heated seats 93 Height adjustment
Head restraints 34, 36, 91
Seat belts 43
Steering wheel 37
High beam flasher 102
High beam headlamps Messages in display 278
Replacing bulbs 293, 295
Switching on 102
High beam headlamps xenon type Replacing bulbs 296
High mounted brake lamp 294
Hood 236 Closing 237
Message in display 277
Opening 236
Hydroplaning see Aquaplaning 227
I
Identification labels 322
Ignition 31 Switching on 45

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Index
Starting the engine 45
Unlocking with 30
Kickdown 145, 343
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 124
Km/h or mph in speedometer 124
L
Labels, identification 322
Lamp bulbs, exterior 293
Lamps Fog lamps 101
Lamps, exterior Front 293
Light sensor 278
Messages in display 277, 279–??
Rear 294
Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 258
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 83
Brakes 259 CHECK ENGINE 260
Coolant 271
Engine diagnostics 260, 262
ESP 261
Fuel reserve 262
Instrument cluster 261–262
Seat belts 262
Service indicator 249
SRS 57
Turn signals 23
Language Multifunction display 124
Setting 124
LATCH child seat mounts 70 Folding back 70
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 323
Leather upholstery Cleaning 256
License plate lamps Messages in display 278 Replacing bulbs 294, 299
Light alloy wheels Cleaning 254
Technical data 326
Light sensor 278
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 204
Lighting 98 Automatic headlamp mode 99
Combination switch 102
Daytime running lamp mode 100
Exterior lamp switch 98
Fog lamps 101
Front fog lamp 101
High beam flasher 102
High beams 102
Instrument cluster illumination 105
Interior 103
Locator lighting 100
Low beam 98
Manual headlamp mode 99

366 IndexRON 234
RON (Research Octane Number) 344
Roof rack 197
Rotating wheels 246
Rubber partsCleaning 256
S
Safety Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts 41
Safety systems Driving 73
Saving current speed 195
Searching Radio station 115
Seat belt force limiter 64
Seat belt outlet height adjustment 43
Seat belts 62 Cleaning 255
Fastening 41 Height adjustment 43
Proper use of 43, 63
Safety guidelines 60
Warning lamp 262
Seat heater* Switching off 94
Switching on 94
Seats 89 Adjusting 32
Easy entry/exit feature 89
Heater 93
Manual 33
Rapid seat heating 94
Split rear bench seat 197
Selecting Display 125
Selector lever 23 Lock 45
Position (automatic transmission) 23, 139 Self-test
BabySmartTM airbag deactivation system 68
Tele Aid* 207
Service Calling up the service indicator 250
Major service (Service B) 249
Minor service (Service A) 249
Overdue 249
Spare parts 320
Types 249
When due 249
Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 321
Service indicator 249 Calling up 250
Clearing 249, 250
Service life (tires) 245
Service System see FSS 249
Setting Convenience functions 121, 129
Cruise control 195

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Index
Manual adjustment 38
Stolen vehicle Tracking services 214
Stopping Sliding/pop-up roof 191
Windows 187
Storage compartments Armrest 201
Glove box 200
Ventilated compartments 157
Storage spaces Cup holder 201
Storing (Memory function*) Positions into memory 96
Submenus Convenience 129
For settings 111
In control system 113
Instrument cluster 122
Lighting 125 Resetting functions in
Control system 120
Selecting 120
Settings menu 119, 120
Vehicle 128
Sun visors 148
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 345
Switching Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 334
Switching off Audio system 162
Automatic central locking (control system) 129
Delayed (exterior lamps) 127
Engine 53
ESP 76
Hazard warning flasher 102
Headlamps 53
Seat heating 94
Switching on Audio system 162
Automatic central locking (control system) 129 ESP 77
Fog lamps 101
Front fog lamp 101
Hazard warning flasher 102
Headlamps 48
High beams 102
Rapid seat heating 94
Rear fog lamp 101
Seat heating* 94
Windshield wipers 49
Synchronizing ESP 266
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* and roller sunblinds* 193
Power windows 188
T
Tachometer 23, 107 Overspeed range 107
Tail lamps Cleaning 253
Replacing bulbs 294, 298

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Index
Wood trims 256
Vehicle jack 286
Vehicle lighting Checking 235
Vehicle tool kit 285 Alignment bolt 285
Spare fuses 285
Special fuse puller 285
Towing eye bolt 285
Vehicle jack 285
Wheel bolts 285
Wheel wrench 285
Vehicle washing 253
Ventilated storage compartment 157
Ventilation Storage compartment 157
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 345
Voice control system* 345
Voice recognition system* Hands-free microphone 27 W
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 62
Parking brake 47
Warranty coverage 321
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 251
Wear pattern (tires) 246
Weights 329
Wheel change Tightening torque 306
Wheels Rotating 246
Tires and wheels 244
Window curtain airbags 61
Windows see Side windows
Windshield Defogging 153
Refilling washer fluid 243
Replacing wiper blades 300 Washer fluid 243, 338
Washer system 338
Windshield washer fluid 338 Message in display 283
Mixing ratio 338
Refilling 243
Wiping with 50
Windshield washer system 338
Windshield wipers 49 Fast wiper speed 49
Replacing wiper blades 300
Single wipe 50
Switching on 49
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 50
Winter driving 247 Block heater 248
Snow chains 248
Tires 247
Transmission program mode 144
Winter driving instructions 228

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