2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT volume

194 Controls in detailAudio systemSwitching on the telephone
Pressh button.
If you have programmed an unlock
code for the telephone, you must enter
the code now.

Enter the desired telephone number
using buttons4 toM.

If necessary, correct number entered
with the
CLR
key. Press key briefly to
delete the last digit entered; press key
and hold to delete the complete num-
ber.

Press the
OK key after entering correct
code.
The telephone is unlocked. If you have
entered the wrong code, you must re-
peat the entering procedure with the
correct code.Switching off the telephone

Pressh button repeatedly until PHONE OFF
appears in the display.
The receiving symbol in the display
disappears.
Adjusting the volume

Turn control knoba during tele-
phone operation.
The volume increases or decreases de-
pending on the direction in which the
knob is turned.Placing a call
Entering a telephone number and
starting the dialing process

Enter the desired telephone number
using buttons4 toM.
The number can have up to 32 digits,
but only 13 of these are visible on the
display.
If necessary, correct number entered with
the CLR
key.

Press key briefly to delete the last digit
entered.

Press key and hold to delete the com-
plete number.

After correct telephone number has
been entered, press the
SND
key.
iThe volume can be adjusted separately
for the telephone*, voice control sys-
tem* and radio.

223 Controls in detail
Useful features
Tele Aid* The Tele Aid system
(Tele
matic A
larm I
dentification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:

automatic and manual emergency


roadside assistance and


information
The Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and
cellular and GPS coverage is available.
The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can
be adjusted when using the volume control
on the multifunction steering wheel. To
raise, press buttonæ and to lower,
press buttonç.

To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• or
the Information button¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.Shortly after the completion of your Tele
Aid acquaintance call, you will receive a
user ID and password via first call mail. By
visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting
“Tele Aid” (USA only), you will have access
to account information, remote door
unlock, Info Services profile and more.
!The initial activation of the Tele Aid
system may only be performed by
completing the subscriber agreement
and placing an acquaintance call using
the SOS button. Failure to complete
either of these steps will result in a
system that is not activated. If the
system is not activated, the indicator
lamp in the SOS button stays on after
turning SmartKey in starter switch to
position2 and the message
TELE AID
EMERG. CALL – NOT ACTIVATED
will be
shown in the multifunction display for
approximately ten seconds.
If you have any questions regarding
activation, please call the Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
iThe SOS button is located above the
interior rear view mirror.
The Roadside Assistance button•
and the Information button¡ are
located below the center armrest
cover.!The Tele Aid system utilizes the cellular
network for communication and the
GPS (Global Positioning System) satel-
lites for vehicle location. If either of
these signals are unavailable, the
Tele Aid system may not function and if
this occurs, assistance must be sum-
moned by other means.

367 Index
A
ABS 23, 72, 361
ABS control 72
Malfunction indicator lamp 274
Messages in display 284
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission* 147
Accident
In case of 49
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling)
Automatic climate control* 170
Climate control 160
Air recirculation mode
Automatic climate control* 167
Climate control 158
Anti-theft alarm system* 78
Automatic climate control* 163
Central locking (control system) 133
Charcoal filter 169
Climate control 155Climate control system 159
Defrosting
Automatic climate control* 167
Climate control 158
Easy-entry/exit feature* 134
ESP 76
Exterior headlamps 46
Exterior lamps 103
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 150
Hazard warning flasher 106
Headlamps 46
High beams 106
Ignition 31
Immobilizer 52
Rapid seat heating* 98
Rear fog lamp 104, 105
Rear window defroster 153
Residual heat 171
Seat heating* 98
Tow-away alarm* 80
Windshield wipers 48Adding
Coolant 257
Engine oil 255
Additional turn signals 310
Adjustable air vents,
rear passenger compartment
Automatic climate control* 172
Climate control 161
Adjusting 32
Air distribution
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
Air volume
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
Backrest contour 97
Backrest side bolsters 97
Backrest tilt
Manual seat 33
Power seat* 35
Exterior rear view mirrors 38

369 Index
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable
Automatic climate control* 172
Climate control 161
Air volume
Adjusting
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
Airbags 55
BabySmart
TM deactivation
system 66, 361
Children 56
Front 59
Passenger 59
Safety guidelines 58
Side impact 60
Window curtain 60
Alarm
Audible 71, 78
Canceling 79
Visual 78Alarm system
Anti-theft* 78
Tow-away* 79
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 319, 361
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 357
Antiglare
Automatic* 149
Manual 149
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system*
Arming 78
Canceling alarm 79
Disarming 79
Anti-theft systems 78
Anti-theft alarm system* 78
Immobilizer 78
Tow-away alarm* 79
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment in front of 218
Storage spaces 219
Ashtrays 220ATF 256
AUDIO menu 118
Selecting radio station 119
Selecting satellite radio* station 119
Audio system 173
Audio and telephone, operation 173
Button and soft key operation 176
Cassette operation 186
CD* operation 189
Operating and display elements 174
Operating safety 173
Operation 176
Radio operation 179
Switching off 176
Switching on 176
Telephone* operation 193
Automatic antiglare* for rear view
mirror 149
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(control system) 133

370 IndexAutomatic climate control* 162
Activating 163
Adjusting air distribution 166
Adjusting air volume 166
Air recirculation mode 167
Deactivating 163
Defrosting 167
Rear window defroster 153
Residual heat utilization 171
Residual ventilation 171
Setting the temperature 165
Automatic headlamp mode 103
Automatic lighting control
Activating 107
Deactivating 107
Automatic locking when driving 90
Automatic transmission fluid see ATF
Automatic transmission* 142
Accelerator position 147
Comfort program mode 146
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 147
Fluid level 256Gear ranges 144
Gear selector lever 44
Gear selector lever position 142, 145
Gear shifting malfunctions 147
Kickdown 147
Manual shifting 143
One-touch gearshifting 143
Program mode selector switch 146
Starting with 44
Transmission fluid 256
Auxiliary fuse box 334
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 66, 361
Compatible child seats 66, 361
Self-test 66
Backrest
Folding forward 213
Folding rearward 213
Backrest contour
Adjusting 97Backrest side bolsters
Adjusting 97
Backrest tilt
Manual seat 33
Power seat* 35
Backup lamps 311, 315
Bulbs 310
BAS 73, 361
Messages in display 281
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 307
Check lamp 83
Checking 84
Battery discharged
Jump starting 326
Battery, vehicle 258, 323
Charging 324
Disconnecting 324
Messages in display 285
Reconnecting 325
Reinstalling 324
Removing 324

373 Index
Climate control 154
Adjusting air distribution
and volume 157
Defogging windshield 157
Defrosting 158
Setting the temperature 156
Clock 23, 126
Closing
Glove box 216
Hood 253
Sliding/pop-up roof* 204
Sliding/pop-up roof*
in an emergency 309
Sliding/pop-up roof*
with SmartKey 204
Trunk lid 87
Windows 201
Windows with SmartKey 202
Cloth upholstery
Cleaning 272
Cockpit 20, 361Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND*
COMAND* 362
COMAND*
see separate operating instructions
Combination switch 105
High beam flasher 47
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 47
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 146
Consumer information 359
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 246
Control system 113, 362
AUDIO menu 118
Convenience submenu 133
Display digital speedometer 118
Functions 114, 117
Instrument cluster submenu 126
Lighting submenu 129Malfunction memory menu 122
Menus 116, 117, 363
Multifunction display 113
Multifunction steering wheel 114
NAVI* menu 121
Selecting radio system 119
Selecting satellite radio* system 119
Settings menu 123
Standard display menu 118
Submenus 115, 117
TEL* menu 138
Trip computer menu 136
Vehicle submenu 132
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Convenience submenu 133
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 134
Setting key dependency 135
Setting parking position* for exterior
rear view mirror 136