2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE brake

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

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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

359
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

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Index
Mechanical key 288, 289
Memory function 95, 343
Recalling positions from memory 96
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking positions 97
Storing key dependent settings 96
Menus 110 AUDIO 114
Control system 343
In control system 112, 113
Malfunction memory 117
NAV 117
Settings menu 118
Standard display 114
Submenus 111
TEL* 134
Trip computer 132
Microphone Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 124 Mirrors
Adjusting 39
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror 146
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Exterior rear view mirror parking positions 132
Interior rear view mirror 39
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 97
MON 234
MON (Motor Octane Number) 343
Mph or km/h in speedometer 124
Multifunction display 109, 343 Displaying gear range 141
Selecting language 124
Standard display 113
Multifunction display messages ABS 268
BAS 265
Battery 269
Brake fluid 270
Brake pads 270 Check engine 260
Check gas cap 277
Coolant 272
Coolant level 271
Cruise control 274
Display 274
Doors 274
Engine 260
Engine oil 276
ESP 266
Fuel reserve tank 277
Hood 277
Key 277
Lamps 277, 279–??
Parking brake 269
Steering column
not properly locked 282
Steering gear oil level 282
Tele Aid* 283
Telephone* 283
Trunk lid 283

363
Index
Outside temperature indicator 107
Overdue service 249
Overhead control panel 27
Overspeed range 343
P
Paintwork 252
Panic alarm 72
Panic button on SmartKey 72
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof* 189
Parcel net In front passenger footwell 203
Parking 52, 225
Parking brake 46, 52 Engaging 52
Message in display 269
Releasing 46
Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 293, 294, 296, 297
Switching on 98
Parking position Exterior rear view mirrors 97, 132 Parts see Spare parts service 320
PASS.AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp 67, 263
Passenger compartment 230 Fuse box in 317
Interior lighting 103
Interior rear view mirror 39
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 203
Passenger safety see Occupant safety 56
Pedals 223
Performance In cold weather 335
In hot weather 335
Phone book* Loading 136
Quick search 136
Phone number* Dialing 136
Redialing 136 Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 256
Playing CDs 177
Poly-V-belt drive 344 Layout 323
Positions (Memory function*) Recalling from memory 96
Storing into memory 96
Power assistance 223
Power seat* Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Front seat head restraints 91
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 344
Power washer 252
Power window Opening and closing with SmartKey 188

365
Index
Removing 93
Rear seats Adjusting head restraint height 91
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 146
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 149 Activating 149
Deactivating 149
Reconnecting Vehicle battery 308
Refrigerant Air conditioner 332
Refuelling 233
Regular checks 234
Reinstalling vehicle battery 308
Remote controls SmartKey 82
Remote door unlock With Tele Aid* 213
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 344 Removing
Vehicle battery 308
Wheel 303
Wiper blades 300
Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 298
Brake lamp bulbs 298
Bulbs 293
Front lamp bulbs 295
Front turn signal bulbs 295, 296
High beam bulbs 295
High beam bulbs (xenon-type headlamps) 296
License plate lamp bulbs 299
Low beam bulbs 295
Parking lamp bulbs 296, 297
Rear fog lamp bulbs 298
Rear lamp bulbs 294, 298
Rear turn signal bulbs 298
Side marker lamp bulbs 298
Standing lamp bulbs 296, 297 Wiper blades 300
Reset button in the instrument cluster 119
Reset knob in the instrument cluster 119, 120
Resetting All functions (control system) 119
All functions of a submenu 120
Fuel consumption 133
Service indicator (FSS) 250
Trip odometer 107
Residual heat utilization 344
REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 344
Restraint system see Infant and child restraint systems 65, 69Reverse (manual transmission) Shifting into 138
Rims 325
Roadside assistance Tele Aid* 210
Roller sunblind for the sliding/pop-up roof Closing 189
Opening 189

370 IndexTar stains 252
Technical data 332Brake fluid 332
Coolant 330
Coolants 336
Electrical system 327
Engine 324
Engine oil 332
Engine oil additives 332
Flexible fuel vehicles 334
Fuel requirements 333
Fuels 330
Gasoline additives 334
Lubricants 330
Main dimensions 328
Premium unleaded gasoline 333
Rims and tires 325
Weights 329
Windshield and headlamp washer system 331, 338 Tele Aid
Information 211
Initiating an emergency call manually 209
Roadside assistance 210
Tele Aid System 206
Tele Aid System 345
Tele Aid* 206 Emergency calls 208
Messages in display 283
Remote door unlock 213
Stolen vehicle tracking services 214
System self-check 207
Upgrade signals 212
Telephone* 24, 205 Answering a call 135
Dialing a number from the phone book 136
Emergency call 184
Ending a call 135
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 136
Messages in display 283 Operating 134
Operation 179
Redialing 136
Temperature coolant temperature indicator 106
Display mode 123
Grades of tires 340
Setting interior temperature 153
Setting units in display 123
Tires 246
Tightening torque 345
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 306
Tilt Backrest 33
Head restraint 34, 36
Seat cushion 33
Time Setting hours 122
Setting minutes 122
Time display Setting 123

373
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