2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C240 4MATIC WAGON window

Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information ................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle outside
the USA or Canada......................... 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols ............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting Safety Defects ............... 18
At a glance.......................................... 19
Cockpit ................................................. 20
Instrument cluster ................................ 22
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 24
Center console ..................................... 25
Upper part ...................................... 25
Lower Part ...................................... 26
Overhead control panel ........................ 27
Door control panel................................ 28
Getting started................................... 29
Unlocking ............................................. 30
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 30
Adjusting .............................................. 32
Seats .............................................. 32
Steering wheel ................................ 36
Mirrors ............................................ 38
Driving .................................................. 40
Fastening the seat belt ................... 40
Starting the engine ......................... 43
Switching on headlamps ................. 46
Turn signals and high beam ............ 46
Windshield wipers ........................... 47
Rear window wiper/washer ............ 49
Problems while driving.................... 50
Parking and locking .............................. 51
Parking brake ................................. 51
Switching off headlamps................. 52
Turning off engine ........................... 53

ContentsSafety and Security........................... 55
Occupant safety................................... 56
Airbags ........................................... 57
Seat belts ....................................... 62
Children in the vehicle .................... 65
Blocking of rear door window
operation ........................................ 72
Panic alarm* ........................................ 73
Activating ....................................... 73
Deactivating ................................... 73
Driving safety systems ......................... 74
ABS ................................................ 74
BAS ................................................ 75
ESP ................................................. 76
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) with the ESP ....... 79
Anti-theft systems................................ 80
Immobilizer..................................... 80
Anti-theft alarm system* ................ 80
Tow-away alarm* ........................... 81
Controls in detail............................... 83
Locking and unlocking ......................... 84
SmartKey ....................................... 84
Opening the doors from
the inside ....................................... 87
Opening the tailgate ....................... 87
Closing the tailgate ........................ 88
Automatic central locking .............. 88
Locking and unlocking from
the inside ....................................... 89
Seats ................................................... 90
Easy-entry/exit feature* ................ 90
Removing and installing front seat
head restraints ............................... 91
Rear seat head restraints ............... 92
Multicontour seat* ......................... 95
Heated seats* ................................ 95
Memory function* ............................... 97
Storing positions into memory ....... 98
Recalling positions from memory ... 98
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position ............................. 99Lighting ............................................. 100
Exterior lamp switch .................... 100
Combination switch ..................... 103
Hazard warning flasher ................ 104
Interior lighting ............................ 105
Door entry lamps ......................... 106
Instrument cluster ............................. 107
Instrument cluster illumination .... 107
Coolant temperature display........ 108
Trip odometer .............................. 109
Tachometer .................................. 109
Outside temperature indicator ..... 109
Control system .................................. 111
Multifunction display.................... 111
Multifunction steering wheel........ 112
Menus .......................................... 114
Standard display menu ................ 116
AUDIO menu ................................ 116
NAVI* menu ................................. 119
Malfunction memory menu .......... 120
Settings menu .............................. 121
Trip computer menu..................... 134
TEL menu* ................................... 136

Contents
Automatic transmission ..................... 139
One-touch gearshifting................. 140
Gear ranges ................................. 141
Gear selector lever position ......... 142
Program mode selector switch..... 143
Accelerator position ..................... 144
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 144
Good visibility .................................... 145
Windshield wipers ........................ 145
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 145
Rear view mirrors ......................... 146
Sun visors .................................... 148
Rear window defroster ................. 149
Climate control .................................. 150
Setting the temperature ............... 152
Adjusting air distribution and
volume ......................................... 153
Defrosting .................................... 154
Air recirculation mode.................. 154
Deactivating the climate control
system ......................................... 155
Air conditioning ............................ 156
Ventilated storage compartment . 156
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents...................... 157Automatic climate control* ................ 158
Setting the temperature................ 161
Adjusting air distribution............... 162
Adjusting air volume ..................... 162
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 163
Defrosting ..................................... 163
Air recirculation mode .................. 163
Charcoal filter ............................... 165
Air conditioning............................. 166
Residual heat and ventilation* ...... 167
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 168
Audio system ...................................... 169
Audio and telephone, operation .... 169
Operating safety ........................... 169
Operating and display elements.... 170
Button and soft key operation....... 172
Operation ...................................... 172
Radio operation ............................ 175
Satellite radio (SAT)* (USA only)... 178
Cassette operation ....................... 182
CD changer* operation ................. 185
Telephone* operation ................... 189
Power windows .................................. 196
Opening and closing the windows. 196
Synchronizing power windows ...... 198Sliding/pop-up roof*.......................... 199
Opening and closing
the sliding/pop-up roof ................ 199
Synchronizing
the sliding/pop-up roof ................ 201
Driving systems .................................. 202
Cruise control ............................... 202
Loading .............................................. 205
Roof rack* .................................... 205
Ski sack* ...................................... 205
Parcel net in cargo compartment . 208
Storage compartment under
cargo compartment floor .............. 209
Retractable luggage cover and
partition net .................................. 209
Split rear bench seat .................... 211
Loading instructions ..................... 213
Cargo tie-down rings..................... 214
Useful features ................................... 215
Interior storage spaces ................. 215
Ashtrays........................................ 219
Cigarette lighter ............................ 220
Electrical outlet............................. 221
Telephone* ................................... 221
Tele Aid* ....................................... 222
Garage door opener ...................... 230

25 At a glance
Center console
Center console
Upper part
Item
Page
1
Seat heater*, driver’s side
95
2
Rear window
wiper/washer
49
3
ESP control switch
78
4
Hazard warning flasher
switch – switching on/off
104
5
Central locking switch
89
6
Anti-theft alarm system
indicator lamp
80
Tow-away alarm switch
81
Item
Page
7
Seat heater*, passenger
side
95
8
PASS. AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp
68,
279
9
Audio system,
or
169
COMAND* (see separate
operating instructions)
a
Climate control
150
Automatic climate control*
158
Rear window defroster
149

28 At a glanceDoor control panel
Door control panel
Item
Page
1
Door handle
87
2
Memory function* (for
storing seat, exterior
mirror and steering wheel
settings)
97
3
Seat adjustment
32, 90
4
Switches for
opening/closing front door
windows
196
5
Switch for rear door
window override
72
6
Switches for
opening/closing rear door
windows
196

43 Getting started
Driving


Ensure that the seat belt is always fit-
ted snugly. You should avoid wearing
bulky clothing, such as winter coats,
when traveling in the vehicle.
Starting the engine Automatic transmission
Gearshift pattern for automatic
transmissionPPark position with gear selector lever
lock
RReverse gear
NNeutral
DDrive position
For more information, see “Automatic
transmission” (
page 139).
Warning!
G
Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They
could tear.
Do not allow the belt to get caught in the
door or in the seat adjustment mechanism.
This could damage the belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the effective-
ness of the belts.
Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly
stressed in an accident must be replaced.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
G
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to
your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon-
sciousness and lead to death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas
(such as garage) which are not properly ven-
tilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes
are entering the vehicle while driving, have
the cause determined and corrected imme-
diately. If you must drive under these condi-
tions, drive only with at least one window
fully open.

49 Getting started
Driving
Rear window wiper/washer
The switch is located on the center
console.
1Intermittent wipe
2Indicator lamp
3Rear window washer system

Make sure the ignition is switched on.Activating intermittent wipe

Press upper switch position1.
Indicator lamp2 comes on.
Deactivating intermittent wipe

Press upper switch position1 again.
Indicator lamp2 goes out.
Wiping with window washer fluid

Press and hold lower switch
position3.
The wiper operates with washer fluid.
More information on windshield wipers can
be found in the “Controls in detail” section
(
page 145).
iThe rear window wiper will also auto-
matically engage if

the windshield wiper is engaged


the gear selector lever is placed
inR “Reverse”

57 Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Airbags
Warning!
G
In the event that the SRS malfunction indica-
tor lamp comes on during driving or does
not come on at all, the SRS may not be op-
erational. For your safety, we strongly rec-
ommend that you visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have
the system checked; otherwise the SRS may
not be activated when needed in an acci-
dent, which could result in serious or fatal
injury, or it might deploy unexpectedly and
unnecessarily which could also result in
injury.
Improper work on the restraint systems, in-
cluding incorrect installation and removal,
can lead to possible injury through an unin-
tended activation of the SRS.
In addition, through improper work there is
a risk of rendering the SRS inoperative or
causing unintended airbag deployment.
Work on the SRS must therefore only be
performed by qualified technicians. Contact
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
Airbags are designed to reduce the potential
of injury and fatality in certain frontal
impacts (front airbags), or side impacts (side
impact airbags and head protection window
curtain airbags). However, no system avail-
able today can totally eliminate injuries and
fatalities.
The activation of the SRS temporarily releas-
es a small amount of dust from the airbags.
This dust, however, is neither injurious to
your health, nor does it indicate a fire in the
vehicle. The dust might cause some tempo-
rary breathing difficulty for people with asth-
ma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this,
you may wish to get out of the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the airbag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or door.
Warning!
G
To reduce the risk of injury when the front
airbags inflate, it is very important for the
driver and front passenger to always be in a
properly seated position and to wear your
seat belts.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated position
with your back against the backrest. Fasten
your seat belt and ensure that it is properly
positioned on your body.
Since the airbag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating and hands
on steering wheel position will help to keep
you at a safe distance from the airbag. Oc-
cupants who are unbelted, out of position or
too close to the airbag can be seriously in-
jured by an airbag as it inflates with great
force in the blink of an eye:

Sit properly belted in an upright position
with your back against the seat back-
rest.