2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 4MATIC WAGON check transmission fluid

ContentsOperation......................................... 237
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ......... 238
Driving instructions ............................ 239
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 239
Drinking and driving ..................... 239
Pedals .......................................... 239
Power assistance ......................... 239
Brakes .......................................... 240
Driving off..................................... 241
Parking ......................................... 241
Tires ............................................. 242
Hydroplaning ................................ 242
Tire traction .................................. 243
Tire speed rating .......................... 243
Winter driving instructions ........... 244
Standing water ............................. 245
Passenger compartment .............. 245
Driving abroad .............................. 245
Control and operation of radio
transmitter ................................... 246
Catalytic converter ....................... 246
Emission control........................... 247
Coolant temperature .................... 248At the gas station .............................. 249
Refueling ...................................... 249
Check regularly and before
a long trip ..................................... 251
Engine compartment ......................... 252
Hood ............................................ 252
Engine oil ..................................... 254
Transmission fluid level ................ 256
Coolant level ................................ 257
Battery ......................................... 258
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 259
Tires and wheels ................................ 260
Important guidelines .................... 260
Life of tire..................................... 261
Direction of rotation ..................... 261
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 261
Rotating wheels ........................... 262Winter driving .................................... 263
Winter tires .................................. 263
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 264
Snow chains................................. 264
Maintenance...................................... 265
Clearing the service indicator ...... 265
Service term exceeded ................ 265
Calling up the service indicator .... 266
Resetting the service indicator .... 266
Vehicle care....................................... 267
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 267

256 OperationEngine compartmentAdding engine oil
1Filler cap

Unscrew filler cap1 from filler neck.

Add engine oil as required. Be careful
not to overfill with oil.
Be careful not to spill any oil when adding.
Avoid environmental damage caused by oil
entering the ground or water.

Screw filler cap1 back on filler neck.
More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Technical data” section
(
page 346) and (
page 348).
Transmission fluid level
The transmission fluid level does not need
to be checked. If you notice transmission
fluid loss or gear shifting malfunctions,
have an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
check the automatic transmission.
!Only use approved engine oils. For a
listing of approved engine oils, refer to
the Factory Approved Service Products
pamphlet in your vehicle literature
portfolio.
In addition, check the oil filler cap for
important information pertaining to the
engine oil needing to meet a specific
Mercedes-Benz specification
(e.g. MB 229.5). If such information is
printed on the oil filler cap, only use an
engine oil from the list of approved
engine oils in the Factory Approved
Service Products pamphlet that meets
the specification indicated on the oil
filler cap. Using engine oils of other
specification may cause the FSS to
incorrectly determine the next service
interval and will result in engine dam-
age not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
!Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the
engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

365 Index
Operating safety 169
Operation 172
Radio operation 175
Switching off 172
Switching on 172
Telephone operation 189
Automatic antiglare
for rear view mirror 146
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(control system) 131
Automatic climate control* 158
Activating 159
Adjusting air distribution 162
Adjusting air volume 162
Air recirculation mode 163
Deactivating 159
Defrosting 163
Rear window defroster 149
Residual heat utilization 167
Residual ventilation 167
Setting the temperature 161Automatic headlamp mode 101
Automatic lighting control
Activating 105
Deactivating 105
Automatic locking when driving 88
Automatic transmission 139
Accelerator position 144
Comfort program mode 143
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 144
Fluid level 256
Gear ranges 141
Gear selector lever position 139, 142
Gear shifting malfunctions 144
Kickdown 144
Manual shifting 140
One-touch gearshifting 140
Program mode selector switch 143
Starting with 43
Transmission fluid 256
Auxiliary fuse box 334B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 68
Compatible child seats 68
Self-test 68
BabySmart
TM airbag
deactivation system 357
BabySmartTM compatible
child seats 357
Backrest
Folding forward 211
Folding rearward 212
Backrest tilt 33
Backup lamps 311, 316
Bulbs 311
BAS 75, 357
Messages in display 281
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 306
Check lamp 85
Checking 86