2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C320S spare wheel

371 Index
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 361
Bi-Xenon type*
Front lamp bulbs 313
Block heater 264
Blocking
Rear door window operation 70
Bolts
For Minispare wheel 304
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid 352
Checking 251
Message in display 286
Brake lamp bulbs 311
Brake lamp, high mounted 311
Brake pads
Message in display 286
Brakes 240
Warning lamp 275
Break-in period 238Bulbs, replacing 310
Additional turn signals 310
Backup lamps 311
Brake lamps 311
Fog lamps 310
Front lamps 310
High beam 310
High beam flasher 310
High mounted brake lamp 311
License plate lamps 311, 315
Low beam 310
Parking lamps 310, 311, 313, 314
Rear fog lamp 311, 315
Rear lamps 311
Side marker lamps 310, 314
Standing lamps 310, 311, 313, 314
Tail lamp assemblies 311, 315
Turn signal lamps 310, 311
Button
Audio system 176C
CAC 361
California
Important notice 11
Calling up
Range (distance to empty) 138
Service indicator 266
CAN system 361
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 349
Cargo area see Trunk
Cassette operation
Playing cassettes 186
Cassette player
Operating 121
Catalytic converter 247
CD changer* 189
CD player*
Operating 120
CD* operation 189

377 Index
ETD 63, 362
Safety guidelines 58
Ethanol fuel
At the gas station 249
Requirements 354
Switching fuels 354
Exterior lamp switch 46, 102
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 131
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 38
Parking position* for 136
F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 127
Fastening the seat belts 40
Filler neck
C 230 Kompressor Sport 256
C 240, C 320, and C 32 AMG 256Fine adjustment
Cruise control 208
First aid kit 300
Flat tire 317
Lowering the vehicle 321
Minispare wheel 302
Mounting the Minispare wheel 317
Preparing the vehicle 317
Flexible fuel vehicles 354
At the gas station 249
Switching fuels 354
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fog lamp, rear
Message in display 294
Replacing bulb 311
Switching on 105
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 294
Replacing bulbs 310
Switching on 105Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) with ESP 77
4MATIC 77
Front airbags 59
Front lamps
Bi-Xenon* type 313
Halogen-type 312
Messages in display 293–296
Replacing bulbs 310, 312
Switching on 102
Front seat head restraints
Installing
Manual seat 93
Power seat* 94
Manual seat 93
Power seat* 94
Removing
Manual seat 93
Power seat* 94
Front seats
Heating* 98

383 Index
Manual 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 93
Seat fore and aft adjustment 33
Manual transmission 141
Gearshift lever 43
Shifting into reverse 141
Starting with 43
MAXCOOL Maximum cooling 167
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 272
Mechanical key 305
Memory function* 99, 363
Recalling positions from
memory 100
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 101
Storing key dependent settings 100Menus 114
AUDIO 118
Control system 363
In control system 116, 117
Malfunction memory 122
NAVI* 121
Settings menu 123
Standard display 118
Submenus 115
TEL* 138
Trip computer 136
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 128
Minispare wheel 302
Bolts 304
Mounting 317
Removing 302Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 150
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare* for
interior mirror 149
Automatic antiglare* for
rear view mirror 149
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 136
Interior rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 101
MON 250, 363
Motor Octane Number see MON
Mph or km/h in speedometer 128
Multicontour seat* 97
Multifunction display 113, 363
Displaying gear range 144
Selecting language 128
Standard display 117

386 IndexPedals 239
Performance
In cold weather 355
In hot weather 355
Phone book*
Loading 140
Quick search 140
Phone number*
Dialing 140
Redialing 140
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 272
Playing
CDs 191
Poly-V-belt drive 363
Layout 339
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 100
Storing into memory 100
Power assistance 239Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 35
Adjusting head restraint height 35
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 35
Adjusting seat height 35
Memory function* 99
Removing/installing front
head restraints 94
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 364
Power washer 268
Power windows 200
Blocking of
rear door window operation 70
Side windows 200
Synchronizing 202
Practical hints
First aid kit 300
Fuses 332
Lamp in center console 279Lamps in instrument cluster 274
Messages in the display 280
Minispare wheel 302
Minispare wheel bolts 304
Symbol messages 284
Text messages 281
Towing the vehicle 328
Vehicle jack 301
Vehicle tool kit 300
Premium unleaded gasoline 353
Problems
While driving 49
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 364
Automatic transmission* 146
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 140

387 Index
R
Radio
Selecting stations 119
Station search 119
Station selection setting 132
Radio operation 179
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitters,
control and operation 246
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 138
Rapid seat heating*
Switching off 98
Switching on 98
Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat
Foldable* 212
Rear door window
Blocking operation 70
Rear fog lamp 311
Bulb 311
Switching on 105Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 315
Rear lamps
Messages in display 293–296
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 94
Rear passenger compartment,
adjustable air vents
Automatic climate control* 172
Climate control 161
Rear seat head restraints 94
Adjusting 94
Adjusting tilt 96
Folding back 95
Folding back with
switch in center console 95
Installing 97
Outer seats 96
Placing upright 95
Removing 96
Rear view mirrors see MirrorsRear window defroster 153
Rear window sunshade* 152
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 325
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 352
Refueling 249
Regular checks 251
Reinstalling vehicle battery 324
Remote control
SmartKey 82
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 230
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 364
Removing
Minispare wheel 302
Ski sack* 212
Vehicle battery 324
Vehicle tool kit 300
Wheel 319
Wiper blades 316

391 Index
Sliding/pop-up roof* 203
Closing 203, 309
Closing with SmartKey 204
Messages in display 299
Opening 203, 309
Opening with SmartKey 204
Stopping 204
Synchronizing 205
SmartKey 82
Changing batteries 307
Locking and unlocking 82
Opening and closing the
sliding/pop-up roof* with 204
Opening and closing
windows with 202
Unlocking with 30
Snow chains 264
Soft keys
Audio system 176
Spare fuses 334
Spare parts service 336Speed
Setting current 207
Speed settings
Cruise control 208
Speedometer 23
Settings units 128
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 128
Split rear bench seat* 212
SRS 62, 364
Indicator lamp 278
Message in display 297
Standing lamps 102
Replacing bulbs 310, 311, 313, 314
Standing water
Driving instructions 245
Starter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 43Station (radio)
Search 119
Station selection
Setting 132
Steel rims
Technical data 343
Steering column
Height adjustment, electrical* 38
Height adjustment, manual 37
Length adjustment, electrical* 38
Length adjustment, manual 37
Message in display 298
Steering gear oil
Message in display 298
Steering wheel
Adjusting 36
Buttons 24
Cleaning 271
Electrical adjustment* 37
Manual adjustment 37
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 230

396 Index
Upholstery 271
Vehicle washing 269
Window cleaning 270
Wiper blades 270
Wood trims 272
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 301
Vehicle lighting
Checking 251
Vehicle tool kit 300
Alignment bolt 300
Removing 300
Spare fuses 300
Special fuse puller 300
Towing eye bolt 300
Vehicle jack 300
Wheel bolts 300
Wheel wrench 300
Vehicle washing 269Ventilated storage compartment 160
Ventilation
Storage compartment 160
VIN 338, 365
Voice control system* 365
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning lamps
see Lamps, indicator and warning
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 60
Parking brake 45
Warranty coverage 337
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 267
Wear pattern (tires) 262
Weights 348
Wheel change
Tightening torque 321Wheels
Rotating 262
Tires and wheels 260
Window curtain airbags 60
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging
Automatic climate control* 166
Climate control 157
Refilling washer fluid 259
Replacing wiper blades 316
Washer fluid 259, 358
Washer system 358
Windshield washer fluid 358
Message in display 299
Mixing ratio 358
Refilling 259
Wiping with 48
Windshield washer system 358