2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 4MATIC WAGON transmission

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

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

368 Index
Upholstery 271
Windows 270
Windshield 48
Wiper blades 270
Wood trims 272
Climate control 150
Adjusting 153
Defogging windshield 153
Defrosting 154
Setting the temperature 152
Clock 23, 124
Closing
Glove box 215
Hood 253
Side windows 197
Sliding/pop-up roof 199, 309
Sliding/pop-up roof with
SmartKey 200
Tailgate 88
Windows 196
Windows with SmartKey 198Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 309
Cloth upholstery
Cleaning 272
Cockpit 20, 357
Cockpit management and
data system (COMAND*) 358
COMAND*
See separate operating instructions
Combination switch 103
High beam flasher 47, 104
Turn signals 46
Windshield wipers 47
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 143
Consumer information 355
Control and operation of radio
transmitter 246
Control system 111, 358
AUDIO menu 116
Convenience submenu 132
Display digital speedometer 116Functions 112, 115
Instrument cluster submenu 124
Lighting submenu 127
Malfunction memory menu 120
Menus 114, 115
Multifunction display 111
Multifunction steering wheel 112
NAVI menu 119
Selecting radio system 117
Selecting satellite radio* system 117
Settings menu 121
Standard display menu 116
Submenus 113, 115
TEL* menu 136
Trip computer menu 134
Vehicle submenu 131
Convenience submenu 132
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature 132
Setting key dependency 133
Setting parking position for
exterior rear view mirror 134

371 Index
Electrical outlet 221
Electrical system
Technical data 343
Electronic stability program (ESP) 358
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call system* 222
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 225
Telephone* 194
With Tele Aid* 224
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 144
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 309
Locking the vehicle 306
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 309
Remote door unlock 229
Unlocking the vehicle 305
Emergency tensioning device (ETD) 358
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 247
Emission control label 338Ending
A call (telephone) 137
Engine
Compartment 252
Message in display 276
Starting with automatic
transmission 43
Technical data 340
Turning off with the key 53
Engine cleaning 269
Engine compartment 252
Fuse box in 333
Hood 252
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 23, 276
Engine number 358
Engine oil 254, 348
Adding 256
Additives 348
Checking level 254
Consumption 254
Display messages 291Filler neck 256
Messages in display 255, 291
Viscosity 358
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 23, 76, 358
Four wheel electronic
traction system with ESP 79
Messages in display 282
Switching off 77
Switching on 78
Synchronizing 282
Warning lamp 277
ETD 358
Safety guidelines 60
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 65
Ethanol fuel
At the gas station 249
Switching fuels 350
Exterior lamp switch 100
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 129
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 38
Parking position for 134

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

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

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

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