2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 4MATIC WAGON phone

373 Index
Fuel filler flap 249
Locking 249
Opening 308
Unlocking 249
Fuel requirements 349
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 293
Fuel tank
Capacity 347
Filler flap 249
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 346
Functions (control system) 112, 115
Resetting 122
Fuse box 333
Fuse chart 333
Fuse extractor 334
Fuses 333
Auxiliary fuse box in
cargo compartment 334
Fuse box in engine compartment 333Fuse box in
passenger compartment 333
Fuse chart 333
Fuse extractor 334
Spare fuses 334
G
Garage door opener 27, 230
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives
Gear range 358
Automatic transmission 141
Limiting 141
Shifting into optimal 140
Gear range limit
Canceling 140
Gear selector lever 23
Cleaning 271
Lock 43
Position 142
Position
(automatic transmission) 23, 139Global
Locking 85
Unlocking 85
Global positioning system (GPS) 358
Glove box 21, 215
Closing 215
Opening 215
Good visibility 145
GPS 358
GPS see COMAND*
H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 312
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 271
Hazard warning flasher 104
Switching off 104
Switching on 104

378 IndexMenus 112
AUDIO 116
In control system 114, 115
Malfunction memory 120
NAVI 119
Settings menu 121
Standard display 116
Submenus 113
TEL* 136
Trip computer 134
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 126
Minispare wheel 302, 342
Bolts 304
Mounting 318
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 147
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare for
rear view mirror 146Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror parking
positions 134
Interior rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 99
MON 250
MON (Motor Octane Number) 359
Mph or km/h in speedometer 126
Multicontour seat* 95
Multifunction display 111, 359
Selecting language 126
Standard display 115
Multifunction display messages
ABS 284
BAS 281
Battery 285
Brake fluid 286
Brake pads 286
Check engine 276
Coolant 288
Coolant level 287Cruise control 290
Display 290
Doors 290
Engine 276
Engine oil level 291
ESP 282
Fuel reserve tank 293
Hood 293
Key 293
Lamps 293, 296
Parking brake 286
Sliding/pop-up roof 299
Steering column not
properly locked 298
Steering gear oil level 298
Tele Aid* 299
Telephone* 299
Trunk lid 299
Washer fluid 299
Multifunction
steering wheel 24, 112, 359
Buttons 112

379 Index
N
Navigation system
Operating 119
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 102
Setting 129
O
Occupant safety 56
Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 65
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 65
LATCH-type child seat anchors 71
Seat belts 40, 60
Odometer, main 23
Oil
Adding 256
Consumption 254
Filler neck 256Oil level
Checking 251
One-touch gearshifting 140
Canceling gear range limit 140
Downshifting 140
Upshifting 140
Opening
Ashtray 219
Doors from the inside 87
Fuel filler flap 250
Fuel filler flap manually 308
Glove box 215
Hood 252
Side windows 197
Sliding/pop-up roof 199, 309
Sliding/pop-up roof in an
emergency 309
Sliding/pop-up roof with
SmartKey 200
Tailgate 87
Windows 196
Windows with SmartKey 198Operating
Audio system 169
Cassette player 119
CD player 118
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Navigation system 119
Radio 117
Radio transmitter 246
Telephone* 136, 169, 189
Vehicle outside
the USA and Canada 13
Operating safety
Audio system 169
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 269
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 94
Outside temperature indicator 109
Overdue service 265
Overhead control panel 27

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

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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

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Hazard warning flasher 104
Headlamps 46
High beams 104
Rapid seat heating* 96
Rear fog lamp 103
Seat heating* 96
Windshield wipers 47
Synchronizing
ESP 282
Power windows 198
Sliding/pop-up roof* 201
T
Tachometer 23, 109
Displaying gear range 141
Overspeed range 109
Tail lamps
Cleaning 269
Replacing bulbs 311, 315
Tailgate
Closing 88
Opening 87Tar stains 268
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 348
Brake fluid 348
Coolant 346
Coolants 352
Electrical system 343
Engine 340
Engine oil 348
Engine oil additives 348
Flexible fuel vehicles 350
Fuel requirements 349
Fuels 346
Gasoline additives 350
Lubricants 346
Main dimensions 344
Premium unleaded gasoline 349
Rims and tires 341
Weights 345
Windshield and headlamp
washer system 347, 354
Windshield washer 347Tele Aid* 222
Emergency calls 224
Information 227
Initiating an emergency call
manually 225
Messages in display 299
Remote door unlock 229
Roadside assistance 226
Stolen vehicle tracking services 230
System self-check 223
Tele Aid* System 222
Upgrade signals 228
Tele Aid* System 361
Telematics* 361
Telephone* 24, 221
Answering a call 137
Dialing a number
from the phone book 138
Emergency call 194
Ending a call 137
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 138

389 Index
Trip computer 134
Trip odometer
Resetting 109
Trunk lid
Message in display 299
Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 310, 311
Turn signals 46
Additional in mirrors 310
Cleaning lenses 269
Front bulbs 310, 312, 314
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 311, 316
Turning off
Engine 53
Twin-reel roller blind
Installing 211
Luggage cover and partition net 209
Removing 210U
Units
Setting speedometer units 126
Setting temperature units 125
Unlocking 30, 84
Centrally from inside 89
Driver’s door in an emergency 305
Fuel filler flap 249
Global 85
In an emergency 305
Selective settings 85
Transmission gear
selector lever manually 308
Vehicle in an emergency 229
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 228
Uphill driving
Cruise control 203
Upholstery
Cleaning 271Upshifting 140
Useful features 215
Ashtrays 219
Cigarette lighter 220
Electrical outlet 221
Interior storage spaces 215
Tele Aid* 222
Telephone* 221
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 121, 123
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 306
Lowering 322
Performance in cold weather 351
Performance in hot weather 351
Service battery 324
Towing 329
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 305
With flexible fuel 350

390 IndexVehicle battery 324
Vehicle care 267
Cloth upholstery 272
Cup holder 271
Engine cleaning 269
Gear selector lever 271
Hard plastic trim items 271
Headlamps 269
Instrument cluster 270
Leather upholstery 271
Light alloy wheels 270
MB Tex upholstery 272
Ornamental moldings 269
Paintwork 268
Plastic and rubber parts 272
Power washer 268
Seat belts 271
Side markers 269
Steering wheel 271Tail lamps 269
Tar stains 268
Turn signals 269
Upholstery 271
Vehicle washing 269
Window cleaning 270
Wiper blades 270
Wood trims 272
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 338
Vehicle jack 301
Vehicle lighting
Checking 251
Vehicle tool kit 300
Alignment bolt 301
Spare fuses 301
Special fuse puller 301
Towing eye bolt 301
Vehicle jack 301
Wheel bolts 301
Wheel wrench 301Vehicle washing 269
Ventilated storage compartment 156
Ventilation
Storage compartment 156
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 361
VIN (vehicle identification number) 338
Viscosity
Engine oil 358
Voice control system*
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 62
Parking brake 45
Warranty coverage 337
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 267
Wear pattern (tires) 262
Weights 345