2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT Head

129 Controls in detail
Control system
Selecting display (speed display or
outside temperature)
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the
display:
SELECT DISPLAY
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to select the
display permanently shown in the
multifunction display.Lighting submenu
Access the
LIGHTING
submenu via the
SETTINGS
menu. Use the
LIGHTING
submenu to change the lamp and lighting
settings on your vehicle. The following
functions are available:Setting daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the LIGHTING
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the
display:
LIGHT CIRCUIT HEADLIGHT
MODE
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to select manual
or daytime running lamp (constant)
mode. This function is not available in
countries where daytime running
lamps are mandatory.
Function
Page
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
129
Set locator lighting
130
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
131
Interior lighting delayed shut-off
132


130 Controls in detailControl system
With daytime running lamp mode
selected and the exterior lamp switch
at position0, the following lamps will
come on automatically when the
engine is turned on:

Parking lamps and low beam
headlamps


License plate lamps (in low ambient
light conditions)Setting locator lighting
During darkness, the following lamps will
come on when the exterior lamp switch is
in positionU, the locator lighting
feature is activated, and the vehicle is
unlocked by SmartKey:


Parking lamps


Tail lamps


License plate lamps


Front fog lamps
To activate locator lighting:

Make sure the function
LOCATOR
LIGHTING
is set.

Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionU.
The locator lighting switches off when the
driver’s door is opened. It switches off
automatically after a period of approxi-
mately 40 seconds.

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the LIGHTING
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the
display:
LOCATOR LIGHTING
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to select the
desired setting.
The locator lighting will be switched on
or off.
iIf you turn the exterior lamp switch to
another position, the corresponding
lamp(s) will switch on.
For safety reasons, resetting the LIGHTING
submenu to factory settings
(
page 124) while driving will not
reset the daytime running lamp mode.
In the display you will then see the
message:
LIGHTING – CANNOT BE
TOTALLY RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS
WHILE DRIVING
!.


131 Controls in detail
Control system
Setting night security illumination
(Exterior lamps delayed shut-off)
Use the
HEADLIGHTS DELAYED SHUT-OFF

function to set whether and for how long
you would like the exterior lamps to illumi-
nate during darkness after all doors are
closed.
When the delayed shut-off feature is acti-
vated and the exterior lamp switch is in
positionU, the following lamps will re-
main lit after you remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch:


Parking lamps


Tail lamps


License plate lamps


Front fog lampsTo activate night security illumination:

Select delayed shut-off period
(page 131).

Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionU.
To select delayed shut-off period:

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the LIGHTING
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the
display:
HEADLIGHTS DELAYED
SHUT-OFF.The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to select the
desired lamp-on period.
You can select:

0 s
, the delayed shut-off feature is
deactivated


15 s
, 30 s
, 45 s
or
60 s
, the delayed
shut-off feature is activated
You can temporarily deactivate the
delayed shut-off feature:

Before leaving the vehicle turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch to
position0.

Then turn it to position2 and back
to0.
iYou can reactivate this function within
ten minutes by opening a door.
If you do not open a door after
removing the SmartKey, the lamps will
automatically switch off after
60 seconds.


148 Controls in detailGood visibility
Good visibilityWindshield wipers
More information on the windshield wipers
can be found in the “Getting started”
section (
page 47).
Intermittent wiping
Windshield wipers with rain sensor*
A rain sensor automatically controls the
windshield wipers depending on how wet
the windshield is.

Switch on ignition.

Set the wiper switch to positionI
(page 48).
After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are automatically controlled by the
rain sensor.
Headlamp cleaning system*
The switch is located on the left side of the
dashboard.
1Headlamp washer switch
Switch on ignition.

Press switch1.
The headlamps are cleaned with a
high-pressure water jet.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
page 259).
iIntermittent wiping is interrupted when
the vehicle is at a standstill and a front
door is opened.
!Do not leave windshield wipers in
intermittent setting when the vehicle is
taken to an automatic car wash or
during windshield cleaning. Wipers will
operate in the presence of water
sprayed on the windshield, and wipers
may be damaged as a result.
The switch should not be left in
intermittent setting as the wipers will
wipe the windshield once every time
the engine is started. Dust that
accumulates on the windshield might
scratch the glass and/or damage the
wiper blades when wiping occurs on a
dry windshield.

149 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Rear view mirrors
More information for setting the rear view
mirrors can be found in the “Getting
started” section (
page 38).
Interior rear view mirror, antiglare
position
1Lever

Tilt the mirror to the antiglare night
position by moving lever1 towards
the windshield.Automatic antiglare rear view mirrors*
The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side and
the interior rear view mirror will respond
automatically to glare when


the ignition is switched on
and


incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view
mirror.The rear view mirror will not react if


reverse gear is engaged


the interior lighting is turned onWarning!
G
The automatic antiglare function does not
react if incoming light is not aimed directly
at sensors in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not
react, for example, if the rear window
sunshade* is in raised position.
Glare can endanger you and others.

158 Controls in detailClimate controlDefrosting
Activating
Press buttonP (
page 155).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
or

Switch off air recirculation, if selected.
Press buttonO (
page 155).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.

Close center air vents (
page 155).

Open left and right side air vents
(page 155) and adjust side air vents
upwards.Deactivating

Press buttonP (
page 155).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. Defrosting is turned off.
Air recirculation mode
Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent
unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle
from the outside. This setting cuts off the
intake of outside air and recirculates the
air in the passenger compartment.Activating

Press buttonO (
page 155).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
iThese settings should only be selected
for a short time.
Warning!
G
When the outside temperature is
below 41°F (5°C), only switch to air
recirculation mode for short periods to
prevent window fogging.
iIf you keep buttonO pressed the
side windows and sliding/pop-up roof*
will close.Warning!
G
Never operate the side windows and the
sliding/pop-up roof* if there is the
possibility of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
In the event that the closing procedure
causes potential danger, the closing of the
side windows can be immediately halted by
pressing or pulling the respective window
switch. The closing of the sliding/pop-up
roof* can be immediately halted by moving
the sliding/pop-up roof* switch in the
overhead control panel in any direction.

168 Controls in detailAutomatic climate control*
Deactivating
Press buttonO (
page 163).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.The air recirculation mode is deactivated
automatically:


after five minutes if the outside
temperature is below
approximately 41°F (5°C)


after five minutes if the air conditioning
is turned off


after 30 minutes if the outside
temperature is above
approximately 41°F (5°C)
At outside temperatures above 79°F
(26°C) the system will not automatically
switch back to outside air. A quantity of
outside air is added after approximately
30 minutes.
iIf you keep buttonO pressed, the
side windows and the sliding/pop-up
roof* will close.Warning!
G
Never operate the side windows and the
sliding/pop-up roof* if there is the
possibility of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
In the event that the closing procedure
causes potential danger, the closing of the
side windows can be immediately halted by
pressing or pulling the respective window
switch. The closing of the sliding/pop-up
roof* can be immediately halted by moving
the sliding/pop-up roof* switch in the
overhead control panel in any direction.
The closing of the side windows and
sliding/pop-up roof* can be reversed by
again pressing and holding theO button.
iThe air recirculation mode is activated
automatically:

at high outside temperatures


if the concentration of carbon mon-
oxide and nitrogen oxide in the out-
side air increases, for example in a
tunnel (charcoal filter activated)
Please note that the charcoal filter
must be activated (
page 169) for
the air recirculation mode to be
activated automatically.
If you have turned off the air
conditioning (
page 170) or the out-
side temperature is below 41°F (5°C),
the air recirculation mode will not
switch on automatically.
iIf you keep buttonO pressed, the
side windows and the sliding/pop-up
roof* will return to their previous
position.

169 Controls in detail
Automatic climate control*
Charcoal filter
An activated charcoal filter markedly
reduces bad odors and removes pollutants
from air entering the passenger compart-
ment.
Activating
Press buttone (
page 163).
The indicator lamp on the button
comes on.
The system switches automatically to the
air recirculation mode if the carbon
monoxide (CO) or nitrogen oxide (NO
X)
concentration of the outside air increases
beyond a predetermined level.Deactivating

Press buttone (
page 163).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out.
The automatic air recirculation mode does
not function if theAC
OFF
mode is selected
or if the outside temperature has fallen
below 41°F (5°C).
The activated charcoal filter should be
switched off when windows fog up on the
inside, or if the passenger compartment
needs to be quickly heated or cooled
down.
iIf you keep buttone pressed, the
side windows and the sliding/pop-up
roof* will close.
Warning!
G
Never operate the side windows and the
sliding/pop-up roof* if there is the
possibility of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
In the event that the closing procedure
causes potential danger, the closing of the
side windows can be immediately halted by
pressing or pulling the respective window
switch. The closing of the sliding/pop-up
roof* can be immediately halted by moving
the sliding/pop-up roof* switch in the
overhead control panel in any direction.
The closing of the side windows and
sliding/pop-up roof* can be reversed by
again pressing and holding thee button.
iIf you keep buttone pressed, the
side windows and the sliding/pop-up
roof* will return to their previous
position.