2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR COUPE low beam

293 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.
Bulbs Front lamps
iBackup bulbs will be brought into use
when the following lamps malfunction:

Rear fog lamp


Tail lamps


Standing lamps
Lamp
Type
1
Additional turn sig-
nal lamps
LED
2
Turn signal lamp
Halogen headlamp
Turn signal lamp
Bi-Xenon* headlamp
1156A
2357A
3
Halogen headlamps:
Low beam
Bi-Xenon* head-
lamps:
Low and high beam
H7 (55W)
D2S-35W
4
Halogen headlamps:
High beam
Bi-Xenon* head-
lamps:
High beam flasher
H7 (55 W)
H7 (55 W)
Parking and stand-
ing lamp
W 5 W
5
Fog lamp
HB4/9006
(55 W)

295 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Halogen headlamps
1Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
2Headlamp cover for high beam head-
lamp and for parking and standing
lamp
3Headlamp cover for low beam head-
lamp4Low beam bulb
5High beam bulb
6Parking and standing lamp
Low and high beam bulb

Switch off the lights.

Open the hood (
page 236).

Turn headlamp cover2 or 3 to the
left and remove.

Turn bulb holder with bulb to the left
and pull out.

Pull out the bulb from the base (do not
pull on glass tube).

Insert new bulb so that the base fits in
the bulb holder recess and is level.

Place the bulb holder with bulb on the
headlamp mounting and turn the bulb
holder to the right until it engages.

Replace headlamp cover2 or 3 and
turn to the right until it engages.
Front turn signal lamp bulb

Switch off the lights.

Open the hood (
page 236).

Turn bulb socket1 to the left and pull
out.

Push bulb into socket, turn to the left
and remove.

Insert new bulb in socket, push in and
turn to the right.

Reinsert bulb socket in lamp and turn
to the right.

341 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the front passenger seat. The
system will automatically deactivate
the passenger front airbag when such a
seat is properly installed (indicator
lamp PASS. AIRBAG OFF in the center
console comes on). See your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for avail-
ability.BabySmart
TM compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger front airbag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed.
BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.

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 162C
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 25Lower 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

351 Index
Checking
Coolant level 235, 241
Oil level 235, 237
Tire inflate pressure 235
Vehicle lighting 235
Child safety 65
Airbags 58
Infant and child
restraint systems 62, 65
LATCH child seat mounts 70
Child seat mounts see LATCH child seat
mounts 70
Cigarette lighter 204
Cleaning
Cup holder 255
Gear selector lever 255
Hard plastic trim items 255
Headlamps 148
Headliner and shelf
below rear window 255
Instrument cluster 255
Leather upholstery 256
Light alloy wheels 254MB Tex upholstery 256
Plastic and rubber parts 256
Seat belts 255
Steering wheel 255
Upholstery 256
Windows 254
Windshield 50
Wiper blades 254
Wood trims 256
Climate control 150
Adjusting 153
Defogging windshield 153
Defrosting 154
Rear window defroster 149
Setting the temperature 153
Clock 23, 122
Closing
Glove box 200
Hood 237
power window with SmartKey 188Roller sunblind for the
sliding/pop-up roof 189
Side windows 187
Sliding/pop-up roof 190, 292
Trunk lid 86
Windows 186
Windows with SmartKey 188
Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 292
Cockpit 20, 341
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND*) 342
Collapsible tire 342
COMAND* 342
COMAND* see separate operating instruc-
tions
Combination switch 102
High beam flasher 102
Turn signals 48
Windshield wipers 49
Consumer information 339
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 230
Control system 109, 342

357 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* 36Rear 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 93Height 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 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

360 Index
Night security illumination 100
Parking lamps 98
Rear fog lamp 101
Settings (control system) 125
Trunk 104
Limiting the gear range 141
Limp Home Mode 145
Loading 197
Instructions 199
Roof rack 197
Split rear bench seat 197
Locator lighting 100
Setting 126
Lock button 343
Lock buttons 343
Locking 52, 82
Fuel filler flap 233
Global, SmartKey 83
Vehicle in an emergency 289
Loss of keys 84Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet 321
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 279
Replacing bulbs 293, 295
Lowering
Vehicle 306
Lubricants
Technical data 330
Luggage cover 197
M
Main dimensions 328
Maintenance 249
Vehicles with E85 fuel 335
Malfunction
Displaying 118
Malfunction memory 117
Calling up 117
Manual headlamp mode 99
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 291Interior lighting control 103
Locking the vehicle 289
Sliding/pop-up roof 292
Unlocking gear selector lever 291
Unlocking the driver’s door 288
Unlocking the trunk lid 289
Manual seat
Adjusting 33
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting head restraint height 34
Adjusting head restraint tilt 34, 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Front seat head restraints 90
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 137
Shifting into reverse 138
Starting with 44
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 256