2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 4MATIC WAGON language

111 Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position1. The control system
enables you to

call up information about your vehicle


change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control
system to find out when your vehicle is
next due for service, to set the language
for messages in the instrument cluster
display, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1Outside temperature
2Main odometer
3Trip odometer
4Automatic transmission program mode
5Current gear selector lever position
6Digital clock
iThe displays for the audio systems
(radio, CD player, cassette player) will
appear in English, regardless of the
language selected.
Warning!
G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions
permit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 13.5 m) every second.

123 Controls in detail
Control system
The table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus.
Detailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following
pages.INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
LIGHTING
VEHICLE
CONVENIENCE
Set time (hours)
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
Set station selection mode
(radio)
Activate easy-entry/exit feature
Set time (minutes)
Set locator lighting
Set automatic locking
Set key-dependency
Select time display mode
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off
Set parking position for exterior
rear view mirror
Select temperature display
mode
Interior lighting delayed shut-off
Select speedometer display
modeSelect languageSelect display (speed display or
outside temperature)

124 Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster submenu
Access the
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
submenu
via the
SETTINGS
menu. Use the
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
submenu to change
the instrument cluster display settings.
The following functions are available:Set time (hours)
This function can only be seen with audio
system.

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:
TIME SETTINGS – HOURS
.The selection marker is on the hour
setting.

Pressæ orç to set the hour.
Set time (minutes)
This function can only be seen with audio
system.

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
submenu.
Function
Page
Set time (hours)
124
Set time (minutes)
124
Select time display mode
125
Select temperature display
mode
125
Select speedometer display
mode
126
Select language
126
Select display (speed display or
outside temperature)
127
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time,
refer to the separate COMAND
operating instructions.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time,
refer to the separate COMAND
operating instructions.

126 Controls in detailControl systemSelecting speedometer display mode
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:
DISPLAY VALUES IN
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ or ç to set
speedometer unit to
Km or
Miles
.Selecting language

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:
TEXT
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to select the
language to be used for the
multifunction display messages.Available languages:


German


English


French


Italian


Spanish

375 Index
Instrument cluster 22, 107, 359
Cleaning 270
Coolant temperature gauge 108
Illumination 107
Lamps in 274–278
Multifunction display 111
Outside temperature indicator 109
Selecting language 126
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 105
Activating automatic control 105
Deactivating automatic control 105
Delayed shut-off 130
Manual operation 105
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
Antiglare 146
Automatic antiglare 146Interior storage spaces 215
Armrest 218
Cup holder 216
Glove box 215
Parcel net
in front passenger footwell 219
Storage compartment
in front of armrest 217
Intermittent wipe
Switching off 49
Switching on 49
J
Jack 301
Jump starting 327K
Key dependency memory
Settings 133
Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, mechanical 305
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 85
Checking the batteries 86
Factory setting 85
Global locking 85
Global unlocking 85
Loss of 86
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote control 84
Restoring to factory setting 85
Selective setting 85
Unlocking with 30
Kickdown 144, 359
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 126
Km/h or mph in speedometer 126

376 IndexL
Labels, identification 338
Lamp bulbs, exterior 310
Lamps, exterior
Front 310
Light sensor 294
Messages in display 293–296
Rear 311
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 274
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 85
Brakes 275
CHECK ENGINE 276
Coolant 287
Engine diagnostics 276, 278
ESP 277
Fuel reserve 278
Instrument cluster 274–278
Seat belts 278
Service indicator 265
SRS 57
Turn signals 23Language
Multifunction display 126
Setting 126
LATCH-type child seat anchors 71
Folding back 71
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 339
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 271
License plate lamps
Messages in display 294
Replacing bulbs 311, 316
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 270
Technical data 342
Light sensor 294
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 100
Automatic headlamp mode 101
Cargo compartment 106
Combination switch 104
Daytime running lamp mode 102
Door entry lamps 106
Exterior lamp switch 100Front fog lamps 102
High beam flasher 104
High beams 104
Instrument cluster illumination 107
Interior 105
Locator lighting 102
Low beam 100
Manual headlamp mode 101
Night security illumination 102
Parking lamps 100
Rear fog lamp 103
Settings (control system) 127
Limiting the gear range 141
Limp Home Mode 144
Loading 205
Cargo tie-down rings 214
Instructions 213
Roof rack 205
Ski sack* 205
Split rear bench seat 211
Locator lighting 102
Setting 128

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

384 IndexSetting
Convenience functions 123, 132
Cruise control 203
Daytime running
lamp mode 127, 128
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position 99
Higher speed in cruise control 204
Hours (clock) 124
Individual vehicle settings 121
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 130
Key dependent memory 133
Lamps and lighting (control
system) 127
Language, multifunction display 126
Locator lighting 128
Lower speed in cruise control 204
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 126
Minutes (clock) 124
Night security illumination 129Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 134
Slower speed in cruise control 204
Speed in cruise control 204
Speedometer display mode 126
Station selection mode 131
Temperature (Interior) 161
Temperature (interior) 152
Temperature indicator 125
Time display mode (Clock) 125
Units
Speedometer 126
Temperature 125
Settings
Convenience functions 132
Factory, SmartKey 85
Individual (SmartKey) 133
Lighting (control system) 127
Menus and submenus 113
Resetting all (control system) 121
Resetting in the submenu 122
Selective 85Settings menu
Functions in 121
Individual vehicle settings 121
Submenus 122
Shift lock (Automatic transmission) 360
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 142
Into optimal gear range
(automatic transmission) 140
Shutting off
Delayed (exterior lamps) 129
Side impact airbags 62
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 310, 311, 315
Side markers
Cleaning 269
Side windows
Automatic closing 197
Automatic opening 197
Cleaning 270
Closing 196, 197, 198
Closing fully 197