2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE clock

23
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
Reset button for:

Resetting trip odome-
ter
107


Instrument cluster illu-
mination
105


Resetting individual
settings
119
2
Tachometer with:?
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
260
-Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) malfunc-
tion warning lamp
258
;Brake warning
lamp, except Cana-
da
259
3Brake warning
lamp, Canada only
259
Item
Page
3
Speedometer with:LLeft turn signal indi-
cator lampKRight turn signal in-
dicator lampvElectronic Stability
Program (ESP)
warning lamp
261
AHigh beam head-
lamp indicator
102
EIndicator lamp
without function
1
DTRIndicator lamp
without function
1
1The indicator lamp illuminates briefly when you
turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 2
Item
Page
4
Multifunction display
with:Trip odometer
107
Main odometerOutside temperature dis-
play
107
Digital clock
122
Display for program mode
and gear selector lever
position
142
144
5
Fuel gauge with:Fuel reserve warning lamp
262
warning lamp
262
1Supplemental re-
straint system indi-
cator lamp
262

105
Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
 Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “At a glance” (
page 22).
The instrument cluster is activated when
you:


open a door


turn on the ignition


press the reset button (
page 22)


switch on the exterior lamps
You can change the instrument cluster
settings in the Instrument cluster submenu
of the control system (
page 122).
Instrument cluster illumination
Use the reset button (
page 22) to adjust
the illumination brightness for the instru-
ment cluster. To brighten illumination

Turn the reset button in the instrument
cluster (
page 22) clockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
brighten.
To dim illumination

Turn the reset button in the instrument
cluster (
page 22) counterclockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
dim.
iThe instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to
suit ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will
also be adjusted automatically when
you switch on the vehicle’s exterior
lamps.

109
Controls in detail
Control system
 Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position 1. The control system
enables you to

call up information about your vehicle


change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control sys-
tem to find out when your vehicle is next
due for service, to set the language for
messages in the instrument cluster dis-
play, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1 Outside temperature
2 Main odometer
3 Trip odometer
4 Automatic transmission program mode
5 Current gear selector lever position
6 Digital clock
iThe displays for the audio systems (ra-
dio, CD player, cassette player) will ap-
pear in English, regardless of the
language selected.
Warning!
G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his /her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others, se-
lecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions per-
mit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximate-
ly 13.5 m) every second.

285
Practical hints
Where will I find ...?
Spare wheel
The spare wheel is located under the trunk
floor.
Removing the spare wheel
Lift trunk floor and engage handle in
the upper edge of the trunk.
1 Spare wheel
2 Storage tray with vehicle tool kit
3 Mounting screw for spare wheel/cover
for vehicle tools

Turn the mounting screw 3 counter-
clockwise.

Remove the spare wheel 1. Storing the spare wheel

Place spare wheel
1 in wheel well.

Turn mounting screw 3 clockwise to
its stop to secure the spare wheel.

Lower the trunk floor before closing the
trunk lid.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit and air pump are stored
in the wheel well below the trunk floor.
1 Vehicle jack
2 Air pump
3 Alignment bolt
4 Wheel wrench
5 Towing eye bolt
6 Spare wheel bolts

286 Practical hintsWhere will I find ...?Vehicle jack
Remove the vehicle jack from the spare
wheel well under the trunk floor.

Push the crank handle up.

Turn the crank handle clockwise until it
engages (operational position).
Before storing the vehicle jack in its com-
partment:


It should be fully collapsed.


The handle must be folded in (storage
position).
Warning!
G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. make sure the jack arm is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket. Al-
ways lower the vehicle onto sufficient ca-
pacity jack stands before working under the
vehicle.

291
Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until it locks in place.

Slide mechanical key
1 back into the
SmartKey.
Fuel filler flap
In case the central locking system does
not release the fuel filler flap, you can open
it manually.
Open the trunk lid.

Fold right-side tail lamp trim aside.

Reach inside through opening 2.

Turn release knob 1 clockwise (ar-
row).
The fuel filler flap can now be opened.
Manually unlocking the gear selector
lever
In the case of power failure the gear selec-
tor lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to
tow the vehicle.
1 Coin holder
2 Tool

Open the storage compartment in front
of the center armrest.

Release coin holder 1 (e.g. using a
small coin).

Swing coin holder 1 aside.

Insert a tool 2 (e.g. flat blade screw-
driver) into the opening.

Perform the following two steps simul-
taneously:
Push the tool down.

Move gear selector lever from
position P.

Reinstall the coin holder after removing
the tool from the opening.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure they are clean and free of lint.
iThe gear selector lever is locked again
when moving it to position P.

292 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergencyPanorama sliding/pop-up roof
You can open or close the panorama slid-
ing/pop-up roof manually should an elec-
trical malfunction occur.
The panorama sliding/pop-up roof drive is
located behind the lens of the interior over-
head light.
Pry off lens 1 using a flat blade screw-
driver.

Slide both locking tabs 2 in direction
of arrow.

Lower rear of cover and remove.

Remove cover.

Obtain crank 3.

Insert crank 3 through hole.

Turn crank 3 clockwise to:

slide roof closed


raise roof at the rear

Turn crank 3 counterclockwise to:

slide roof open


lower roof at the rear
The panorama sliding/pop-up roof must be
resynchronized after being operated man-
ually (page 193).
iDo not disconnect electrical connec-
tors.

298 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsSide marker lamp bulb
Switch off the lights.

Carefully slide lamp towards rear.

Remove front end first.

Twist bulb socket counterclockwise
and pull out.

Pull bulb out of the bulb socket.

Insert new bulb in socket.

Reinstall bulb socket, push in and twist
clockwise.

To reinstall lamp, set rear end in
bumper and let front end snap into
place.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Tail lamp assemblies
Switch off the lights.

Open the trunk lid (
page 85).

Turn handles2.

Remove the trim panel 1.

Press together the latches 1.

Remove bulb holder.

Gently push bulb into socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.

Insert new bulb and reinstall bulb
socket.

Reinstall trim panel.