2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 4MATIC WAGON height

363 Index
A
ABS 23, 74, 357
Indicator lamp 274
Malfunction indicator lamp 274
Messages in display 284
ABS control 74
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 144
Accident
In case of 50
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 156, 166
Air recirculation mode 154, 163
Anti-theft alarm system 80
Automatic climate control* 159
Central locking (control system) 131
Charcoal filter 165
Climate control 151
Climate control system 155
Defrosting 154, 163
Easy-entry/exit feature 132ESP 78
Exterior headlamps 46
Exterior lamps 101
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 147
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 46
High beams 104
Ignition 31
Immobilizer 80
Rapid seat heater* 96
Rear fog lamp 102, 103
Rear window defroster 149
Residual heat 167
Seat heater* 96
Tow-away alarm 82
Windshield wipers 47
Adding
Coolant 257
Engine oil 256
Additional turn signals 310Adjustable air vents, rear passenger
compartment 157, 168
Adjusting 32
Air distribution 153, 162
Air volume 153, 162
Backrest tilt 33, 35
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Head restraint height 34, 35, 92
Head restraint tilt 34, 36, 93
Head restraints 93
Instrument cluster illumination 107
Interior rear view mirror 38
Manual seat 33
Mirrors 38
Multicontour seat* 95
Power seat* 35
Rear seat head restraints 92
Seat cushion depth 95
Seat cushion tilt 33, 35
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33, 35
Seat height 33, 35

364 Index
Seats 32, 33
Steering column height 38
Steering column length 38
Steering wheel 36
Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 156, 166
Turning on 156, 166
Air conditioning refrigerant 348
Air distribution
Adjusting 153, 162
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 154, 163
Activating 154, 163
Deactivating 155, 164
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable 157, 168
Air volume
Adjusting 153, 162Airbags 57
BabySmart
TM deactivation
system 68
Children 58
Front 61
Passenger 61
Side impact 62
Window curtain 62
Alarm
Audible 73, 81
Canceling 81
Visual 80
Alarm system
Anti-theft 80
Alignment bolt 357
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 320
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 353
Antiglare
Automatic 146
Manual 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) 357Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 80
Canceling alarm 81
Disarming 81
Anti-theft systems 80
Anti-theft alarm system* 80
Immobilizer 80
Tow-away alarm 81
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Storage compartment in front of 217
Storage spaces 218
Ashtray 219
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 256
AUDIO menu 116
Selecting radio station 117
Audio system 169
Audio and telephone, operation 169
Button and soft key operation 172
Cassette operation 182
CD operation 185
Operating and display elements 170

374 IndexHead restraints 91
Manual seats 34
Power seats* 35
Rear seats 92
Headlamp cleaning system 259
Headlamp shut-off delay see
Delayed shut-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic control 101
Bi-Xenon type*
Replacing bulbs 313
Cleaning 269
Cleaning system 145, 259
Halogen-type
Replacing bulbs 312
Refilling washer fluid 259
Switching off 52
Switching on 46
Washer fluid 354
Washer system 354Headliner and shelf below rear window
Cleaning 271
Heated seats* 95
Height adjustment
Head restraints 34, 35, 92
Seat belts 42
Steering wheel 36
High beam flasher 47, 104
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 294
Replacing bulbs 310, 312
Switching on 104
High beam headlamps xenon type
Replacing bulbs 313
High mounted brake lamp 311
Hood 252
Closing 253
Message in display 293
Opening 252
Hydroplaning 242I
Identification labels 338
Certification label 338
Vehicle identification
number (VIN) 338
Ignition 31
Immobilizer 80
Activating 80
Deactivating 80
Infant and child restraint systems 65
Installing 70
LATCH-type child seat anchors 71
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 227
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 70
Parcel net in cargo compartment 208
Ski sack 208
Towing eye bolt 332
Twin-reel roller blind 211
Wiper blades 317

377 Index
Lock button
Doors 359
Locking 51, 84
Automatic while driving 88
Centrally from inside 89
Fuel filler flap 249
Global, SmartKey 85
Vehicle in an emergency 306
Loss of keys 86
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 337
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 295
Replacing bulbs 310, 312
Lowering
Vehicle 322
Lubricants
Technical data 346
Luggage cover 210
Retractable 210M
Main dimensions 344
Maintenance 12, 265
Vehicles with E85 fuel 351
Malfunction
Displaying 120
Malfunction memory 120
Calling up 120
Clearing 120
Manual headlamp mode 101
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 308
Interior lighting control 105
Locking the vehicle 306
Sliding/pop-up roof 309
Unlocking the driver’s door 305
Unlocking transmission
gear selector lever 308Manual seat
Adjusting 33
Adjusting backrest tilt 33
Adjusting head restraint height 34
Adjusting head restraint tilt 34
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 33
Adjusting seat height 33
Front seat head restraints 91
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
MAXCOOL Maximum cooling 163
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 272
Mechanical key 305
Memory function 97
Recalling positions from memory 98
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 99
Storing key dependent settings 98
Menu
Control system 359

380 IndexP
Paintwork 268
Panic alarm 73
Panic button on SmartKey 73
Parcel net
In cargo compartment 208
In front passenger footwell 219
Parking 51, 241
Parking brake 44, 51
Engaging 51
Message in display 286
Releasing 44
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 310, 311, 313, 314
Switching on 100
Parking position
Exterior rear view
mirrors 99, 134, 147
Partition net 209
Parts see Spare parts service
PASS. AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 279Passenger compartment 245
Fuse box in 333
Interior lighting 105
Interior rear view mirror 38
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 219
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 239
Performance
In cold weather 351
In hot weather 351
Phone book*
Loading 138
Quick search 138
Phone number*
Dialing 138
Redialing 138
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 272
Playing
CDs 187Poly-V-belt drive 359
Layout 339
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 98
Storing into memory 98
Power assistance 239
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 35
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Removing/installing head
restraints 92
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 360
Power washer 268
Power windows 196
Blocking of
rear door window operation 72
Side windows 196
Synchronizing 198

381 Index
Practical hints
First aid kit 300
Fuses 333
Lamp in center console 279
Lamps in instrument cluster 274
Messages in the display 280
Minispare wheel 302
Symbol messages 284
Text messages 281
Towing the vehicle 329
Vehicle jack 301
Vehicle tool kit 300
Premium unleaded gasoline 349
Problems
While driving 50
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch
Automatic transmission 143
Program mode selector switch
(Automatic transmission) 360Q
Quick search
Phone book* 138
R
Radio
Selecting stations 117
Station search 117
Station selection setting 131
Radio operation 175
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitter, control and
operation 246
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 136
Rapid seat heater*
Switching off 96
Switching on 96
Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat
Foldable 211Rear door window
Blocking operation 72
Rear fog lamp 311
Bulb 311
Switching on 103
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 315
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 92
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 157, 168
Rear seat head restraints 92
Adjusting 92
Adjusting tilt 93
Folding back 93
Installing 94
Outer seats 94
Placing upright 93
Removing 94

383 Index
S
Safety
Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 74
Saving current speed 203
Searching
Radio station 117
Seat belt force limiter 65
Seat belt height adjustment 42
Front seats 42
Rear outer seats 42
Seat belts 62
Cleaning 271
Fastening 40
Height adjustment 42Proper use of 42, 64
Safety guidelines 60
Warning lamp 278
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 95
Seat heater*
Switching off 96
Switching on 96
Seats 90
Adjusting 32, 33
Easy entry/exit feature* 90
Heater* 95
Manual seat 33
Multicontour seat* 95
Power seat* 35
Split rear bench seat 211
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 214
Selecting
Display 127Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system 68
Tele Aid* 223
Service
Calling up the service indicator 266
Major service (Service B) 265
Minor service (Service A) 265
Overdue 265
Spare parts 336
Types 265
When due 265
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 337
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 265
Calling up 266
Clearing 265, 266
Service life (tires) 261
Service see Maintenance
Service System see FSS

386 IndexStation selection
Setting 131
Steel rims
Technical data 342
Steering column
Height adjustment 37, 38
Length adjustment 37, 38
Messages in display 298
Steering gear oil
Message in display 298
Steering wheel
Adjusting 36
Buttons 24
Cleaning 271
Electrical adjustment 37
Height adjustment 38
Manual adjustment 37
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 230Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof* 200
Windows 197
Storage compartments
Armrest 217
Cargo compartment 209
Glove box 215
Ventilated compartments 156
Storage spaces
Cup holder 216
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 98
Submenus
Convenience 132
For settings 113
In control system 115
Instrument cluster 124
Lighting 127
Resetting functions
in Control system 122Selecting 122
Settings menu 122
Vehicle 131
Sun visors 148
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 350
Switching off
Audio system 172
Automatic central locking
(control system) 131
Engine 53
ESP 77
Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 52
Rapid seat heating* 96
Seat heating* 96
Switching on
Audio system 172
Automatic central locking
(control system) 131
ESP 78
Front fog lamps 102