2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR COUPE engine

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 259CHECK 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 278Replacing 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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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 124Mirrors
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 270Check 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

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 344Removing
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, 297Wiper 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

368 IndexSignal strength (telephone*) 135
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 50
Single wipe 50
Sliding/pop-up roof
Closing 190, 292
Opening 190, 292
Opening with SmartKey 192
Stopping 191
SmartKey 82
Locking and unlocking 82
Opening and closing
power window with 188
Opening and closing windows 188
Opening the
sliding/pop-up roof with 192
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 248
Soft keys
Audio system 162
Spare parts service 320Spare tire
Inflating 304
Spare wheel* 285
Bolts 287
Mounting 301
Speed
Saving current 195
Speed settings
Cruise control 196
Speedometer 23
Settings units 124
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 124
Split rear bench seat 197
SRS 63, 345
Indicator lamp 262
Standing lamps 98
Replacing bulbs 293, 294, 296, 297
Standing water
Driving instructions 229
Starter switch 21, 31Positions 31
Starting difficulties 46
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 44
Station (radio)
Search 115
Station selection
Setting 128
Steering column
Height adjustment 38
Length adjustment 38
Messages in display 282
Steering gear oil
Message in display 282
Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 255
Electrical adjustment 38
Height adjustment 38

369 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 125Resetting 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) 129ESP 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

370 IndexTar stains 252
Technical data 332
Brake 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, 338Tele 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 283Operating 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

371 Index
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 235, 245
Tire speed rating 228, 345
Tire traction 227
Tires 244, 325
Collapsible 342
Consumer information 339
Direction of rotation 245
Driving instructions 226
Retreads 244
Rims and tires 325
Service life 245
Temperature 246
Temperature grades 340
Tread depth 247
Wear pattern 246
Winter 247
Tools 285
Tow-away alarm 25, 79Arming 79
Disarming 79
Disarming for transport 79
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 316
Towing the vehicle 313
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 214
Traction 144, 339, 345
Transmission see
Automatic transmission 241
Tread depth (tires) 247
Treadwear 339
Trim panel
Opening 318
Trip computer 132
Trip odometer
Resetting 107
Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 318
Lighting 104Opening 85
Trunk lid
Closing 86
Emergency release 86
Message in display 283
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 293, 294
Turn signals 48
Additional in mirrors 293
Cleaning lenses 253
Front bulbs 293, 295, 297
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 294, 299
Turning off
Engine 53
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 124
Setting temperature units 123
Unlocking 30, 82

372 Index
Driver’s door in an emergency 288
Fuel filler flap 233
Gear selector lever manually 291
Global 83
In an emergency 288
Individual settings 83
Trunk lid in an emergency 289
Vehicle in an emergency 213
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 212
Uphill driving
Cruise control 195
Upholstery
Cleaning 256
Upshifting 140
Useful features 200
Ashtrays 203
Cigarette lighter 204
Interior storage spaces 200Tele Aid* 206
Telephone* 205
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 118, 121
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 289
Lowering 306
Performance in cold weather 335
Performance in hot weather 335
Service battery 307
Towing 313
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 288
With flexible fuel 334
Vehicle battery 307
Vehicle care 251
Cup holder 255
Engine cleaning 253
Gear selector lever 255Hard plastic trim items 255
Headlamps 253
Instrument cluster 255
Leather upholstery 256
Light alloy wheels 254
MB Tex upholstery 256
Ornamental moldings 253
Paintwork 252
Plastic and rubber parts 256
Power washer 252
Seat belts 255
side markers 253
Steering wheel 255
Tail lamps 253
Tar stains 252
Turn signals 253
Upholstery 256
Vehicle washing 253
Window cleaning 254
Wiper blades 254