2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR COUPE wheel bolts

345 Technical terms
SRS
(S
upplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and airbags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.
Tele Aid* System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is ap-
proved.
Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the
road via the tires.VIN
(V
ehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice control system*
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio sys-
tems (radio, CD, etc.).

349 Index
Automatic climate control
Deactivating 156
Automatic headlamp mode 99
Automatic lighting control
Activating 103
Deactivating 103
Automatic locking when driving 87
Automatic transmission 139
Accelerator position 145
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 145
Fluid level 241
Gear ranges 141
Gear selector lever position 142
Gear shifting malfunctions 145
Kickdown 145
Manual shifting 140
One-touch gearshifting 140
Program mode selector switch 144
Selector lever position 139Starting with 45
Transmission fluid 241
Winter program mode 144
Auxiliary fuse box 318
B
BabySmartTM
Airbag deactivation system 67, 341
Compatible child seats 67, 341
Self-test 68
Backrest
Folding forward 198
Folding rearward 198
BAS 74, 341
Messages in display 265
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 290
Check lamp 83
Checking 84
Battery discharged
Jump starting 310Battery, vehicle 242, 307
Charging 308
Disconnecting 308
Messages in display 269
Reconnecting 308
Reinstalling 308
Removing 308
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 341
Bi-Xenon type
Front lamp bulbs 296
Block heater 248
Bolts
For spare wheel 287
Brake assist system (BAS) 341
Brake fluid 234, 332
Brake lamp bulbs 294
Brake lamp, high mounted 294
Brake pads
Message in display 270
Brakes 224

364 IndexPower windows 186
Side windows 186
Synchronizing 188
Practical hints
First aid kit 284
Fuses 317
Lamp in center console 263
Lamps in instrument cluster 258
Messages in the display 264
Spare wheel 285
Spare wheel bolts 287
Symbol messages 268
Text messages 265
Towing the vehicle 313
Vehicle jack 286
Vehicle tool kit 285
Premium unleaded gasoline 333
Problems
While driving 50
Program mode selector switch 344Automatic transmission 144
Programme type ID
see PTY ID
PTY ID 168
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 136
R
Radio
Selecting stations 115
Station search 115
Station selection setting 128
Radio operation 165
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitters
Control and operation 230
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 134
Rapid seat heating
Switching on 94RDS
Programme type ID 168
PTY ID 168
Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat
Foldable 197
Rear fog lamp 294
Bulb 294
Switching on 101
Rear head restraint tilt 92
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 298
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air outlets 158
Rear seat head restraints 91, 93
Adjusting 91
Folding back 92
Installing 93
Placing upright 92

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

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

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 27W
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 300Washer 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