2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR COUPE hood release

21 At a glance
Cockpit
Item
Page
1
Headlamp washer switch*
148
2
Combination switch
48


Turn signals
48


Windshield wipers
49


High beam
102
3
Cruise control lever
194
4
Instrument cluster
22,
105
5
Multifunction steering
wheel
24,
110
6
Horn
7
Lever for voice control
system*, see separate op-
erating instructions
8
Overhead control panel
27
9
Glove box lid release
200
Item
Page
a
Glove box lid
200
b
Center console
25
c
Starter switch
31
d
Steering wheel adjustment
handle, manual
38
e
Hood lock release
236
f
Parking brake pedal
46
g
Power window switches
186
h
Steering wheel adjustment
stalk, electrical*
38
j
Parking brake release
46
k
Door control panel
28
l
Exterior lamp switch
48, 98
m
Exterior mirror adjustment
40

236 OperationEngine compartment
Engine compartmentHood
Opening
1Hood release
Pull lever1 downwards.
The hood is unlocked and handle2
will extend out of the radiator grille.2Handle for opening the hood

Pull handle2 to its stop out of radia-
tor grille.

Pull up on the hood (do not pull up on
the handle) and then release it.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
Warning!
G
Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could
be forced open by passing air flow.
!To avoid damage to the windshield wip-
ers or hood, never open the hood if the
wiper arms are folded forward away
from the windshield.
Warning!
G
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
engine is running. Make sure the hood is
properly closed before driving. When closing
the hood, use extreme caution not to catch
hands or fingers.
The radiator fan may continue to run for ap-
proximately 30 seconds or even restart af-
ter the engine has been turned off. Stay
clear of fan blades.

300 Practical hintsReplacing wiper blades
Replacing wiper bladesRemoving
Fold the wiper arm forward.
1Lock
2Unlock

Pull the tab in the direction of arrow2
and remove windshield wiper.
Installing
Slide the wiper blade into the cutout on
the wiper arm.

Slide the tab back in the direction of
arrow1 until it audibly engages.

Fold the wiper arm back to rest on the
windshield.
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, remove SmartKey from
starter switch before replacing a wiper
blade, otherwise the motor could suddenly
turn on and cause injury.
!Never open the hood when the wiper
arm is folded forward.
Hold onto the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.
Do not allow the wiper arms to contact
the windshield glass without a wiper
blade inserted.
Make certain that the wiper blades are
properly installed. Improperly installed
wiper blades may cause windshield
damage.
For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

354 Index
Safety systems 73
Through standing water 229
Driving abroad 230
Driving instructions 223
Driving off 225
Driving safety systems
ABS 73
BAS 74
ESP 75
Driving systems 194
Cruise control 194
Driving safety systems 73
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 89
Activating 130
Interrupting movement 89, 130
Electrical fuses 317
Electrical system
Technical data 327
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP 23, 75, 342Emergency call system* 206
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 209
Telephone* 184
With Tele Aid* 208
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 145
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 292
Locking the vehicle 289
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 292
Remote door unlock 213
Unlocking the vehicle 288
Emergency release
Trunk lid 86
Emergency tensioning device
see ETD 64, 342
Emission control 231
Emission control label 322
Ending
A call (telephone) 135Engine
Compartment 236
Message in display 260
Starting with
automatic transmission 45
Starting with manual
transmission 44
Starting with the key 45
Technical data 324
Turning off with the key 53
Engine cleaning 253
Engine compartment 236
Fuse box in 317
Hood 236
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 23, 260
Engine number 342
Engine oil 237, 332
Adding 239
Additives 332
Checking level 237
Consumption 237
Display messages 275
Filler neck 240