2004 MERCEDES-BENZ C320S belt

379 Index
Gear selector lever 23, 44
Cleaning 271
Lock 44
Position (Automatic
transmission*) 23, 142, 145
Gearshift lever 43
Global
Locking 83
Unlocking 83
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 21, 216
Closing 216
Opening 216
Good visibility 148
GPS 362
GPS see COMAND*
H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 312
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 271Hazard warning flasher 106
Switching off 106
Switching on 106
Head restraints
Front seats
Manual seat 34, 93
Power seat* 35, 94
Rear seats 94
Headlamp cleaning system* 259
Headlamp shut-off delay see Delayed
shut-off, exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic control 103
Bi-Xenon* 361
Bi-Xenon* type
Replacing bulbs 313
Cleaning 269
Cleaning system* 148, 259, 358
Halogen-type
Replacing bulbs 312
Refilling washer fluid 259
Switching off 51
Switching on 46
Washer fluid 358Headliner and shelf below rear window
Cleaning 271
Heated seats* 98
Height adjustment
Front seat head restraints
Manual seat 34
Power seat* 35
Rear seat head restraints 94
Seat belts 42
Steering wheel
Adjustment, electrical* 37
Adjustment, manual 37
High beam flasher 47, 106
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 294
Replacing bulbs 310, 312
Switching on 106
High beam headlamps xenon type*
Replacing bulbs 313
High mounted brake lamp 311

381 Index
K
Key dependency memory
Settings 135
Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, mechanical 305
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 83
Checking the batteries 84
Factory setting 83
Global locking 83
Global unlocking 83
Loss of 85
Messages in display 293
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote control 82
Restoring to factory setting 83
Selective setting 83
Starting the engine
Automatic transmission* 44
Manual transmission 43
Turning off the engine 52Unlocking the trunk lid 84
Unlocking with 30
Kickdown 147, 363
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 128
Km/h or mph in speedometer 128
L
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
Battery (SmartKey) 83
Brakes 275
CHECK ENGINE 276
Engine diagnostics 276, 278
ESP 277
Fuel reserve 278Instrument cluster 274–278
PASS. AIRBAG OFF 59, 279
Seat belts 278
SRS 55, 278
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 128
Setting 128
LATCH-type child seat anchors 69
Folding back 69
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 339
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 271
License plate lamps
Messages in display 294
Replacing bulbs 311, 315
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 270
Technical data 343
Light sensor 294
Lighter see Cigarette lighter

384 IndexMultifunction display messages
ABS 284
BAS 281
Battery, vehicle 285
Brake fluid 286
Brake pads 286
Coolant 287–289
Cruise control 290
Display 290
Doors 290
Engine oil 291–292
ESP 282–283
Fuel cap 293
Fuel reserve tank 293
Hood 293
Key, SmartKey 293
Lamps, exterior 293–296
Oil 291–292
Parking brake 286
Restraint system 297Seat belts 297
Sliding/pop-up roof* 299
SRS 297
Steering column not
properly locked 298
Steering gear oil level 298
Tele Aid* 299
Telephone* 299
Trunk lid 299
Windshield washer fluid 299
Multifunction steering
wheel 24, 114, 363
Buttons 114
N
Navigation system*
Operating 121
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 104
Setting 131O
Occupant safety 54
Airbags 55
Children and airbags 56
Children in the vehicle 63
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 63
LATCH-type child seat anchors 69
Seat belts 40, 58
Odometer, main 23
Oil level see Engine oil level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 143
Canceling gear range limit 143
Downshifting 143
Upshifting 143
Opening
Ashtray, center console 220
Ashtray, rear seat 221
Cup holder, in front of
seat armrest 217

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

388 IndexReplacing
Backup lamp bulbs 315
Brake lamp bulbs 315
Bulbs 310
Front lamp bulbs 310, 312
Front turn signal bulbs 312, 314
Fuses 334
High beam bulbs 312
High beam bulbs
(xenon-type* headlamps) 313
License plate lamp bulbs 315
Low beam bulbs 312
Parking lamp bulbs 313, 314
Rear fog lamp bulb 315
Rear lamp bulbs 311, 315
Rear turn signal bulbs 315
Side marker lamp bulbs 314
Standing lamp bulbs 313, 314
Wiper blades 316
Reporting
Safety defects 18Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button in the
instrument cluster 23, 123, 124
Resetting
All functions (control system) 123
All functions of a submenu 124
Fuel consumption 137
Service indicator (FSS) 266
Trip odometer 111
Residual heat utilization 171
Residual ventilation 171
REST 171, 364
Restraint system
Message in display 297
Restraint system see
Infant and child restraint systems
Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 141
Rims 342
Roadside Assistance 12
RON 250, 364
Roof rack* 209Rotating wheels 262
Rubber parts
Cleaning 272
S
Safety
Occupant 54
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 72
Searching
Radio station 119
Seat belt force limiter 63
Seat belt height adjustment 42
Seat belts 60
Cleaning 271
Fastening 40
Height adjustment 42
Messages in display 297
Proper use of 42, 62
Safety guidelines 58
Warning lamp 278

395 Index
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 128
Setting temperature units 127
Unlocking 30, 82
Centrally from inside 91
Driver’s door in an emergency 305
Fuel filler flap 249
Global 83
In an emergency 305
Selective settings 83
Separately the trunk 90
Transmission gear selector
lever manually 308
Trunk in an emergency 306
Vehicle in an emergency 230
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 229
Uphill driving
Cruise control 207Upholstery
Cleaning 271
Upshifting 143
Useful features 216
Ashtrays 220
Cigarette lighter 221
Tele Aid* 223
Telephone* 222
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 123, 125
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 306
Lowering 321
Performance in cold weather 355
Performance in hot weather 355
Service battery 323
Towing 328
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 305
With flexible fuel 354Vehicle battery 323
Vehicle care 267
Cloth upholstery 272
Cup holder 271
Engine cleaning 269
Gear selector lever 271
Hard plastic trim items 271
Headlamps 269
Instrument cluster 270
Leather upholstery 271
Light alloy wheels 270
MB Tex upholstery 272
Ornamental moldings 269
Paintwork 268
Plastic and rubber parts 272
Power washer 268
Seat belts 271
Side markers 269
Steering wheel 271
Tail lamps 269
Tar stains 268
Turn signals 269

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