2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE checking oil

ContentsPanorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel* .............................. 241Opening and closing the roller
sunblinds for the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel ........ 241
Opening and closing the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel . 242
Synchronizing the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel and
the roller sunblinds....................... 246
Driving systems ................................. 247 Cruise control............................... 247
Loading .............................................. 250 Roof rack* .................................... 250
Split rear bench seat .................... 250
Luggage cover .............................. 252
Loading instructions ..................... 252
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 253
Useful features .................................. 254 Storage compartments................. 254
Ashtrays ....................................... 257
Cigarette lighter ........................... 259
Electrical outlet ............................ 260
Telephone*................................... 260
Tele Aid* ...................................... 261
Garage door opener* ................... 269
Operation ......................................... 275
The first 1000 miles (1500km) .......... 276
Driving instructions............................ 277 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 277
Drinking and driving ..................... 277
Pedals .......................................... 277
Power assistance ......................... 277
Brakes .......................................... 278
Driving off .................................... 279
Parking ......................................... 279
Tires ............................................. 280
Hydroplaning ................................ 281
Tire traction.................................. 281
Tire speed rating .......................... 282
Winter driving instructions ........... 283
Standing water ............................. 284
Passenger compartment .............. 284
Driving abroad.............................. 284
Control and operation of radio
transmitter ................................... 284
Catalytic converter ....................... 285
Emission control .......................... 286
Coolant temperature .................... 286 At the gas station .............................. 288
Refueling ...................................... 288
Check regularly and before a
long trip ....................................... 290
Engine compartment ......................... 291 Hood ............................................ 291
Engine oil ..................................... 292
Transmission fluid level ................ 296
Coolant level ................................ 296
Battery ......................................... 297
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 299
Tires and wheels................................ 300 Important guidelines .................... 300
Tire care and maintenance........... 301
Direction of rotation..................... 303
Loading the vehicle ...................... 303
Recommended tire inflation
pressure ....................................... 309
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 311
Tire labeling ................................. 313
Load identification ....................... 317
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 318
Maximum tire load ....................... 319
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 320

290 OperationAt the gas stationCheck regularly and before a long trip1 Coolant level
2 Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
3 Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system* Brake fluid
Remove fuse box cover before checking
brake fluid (
page 410).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (page 292).
Opening hood, see (
page 291). Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information on
coolant, see “Coolant level” (
page 296)
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For infor-
mation on replacing light bulbs, see “Re-
placing bulbs” (
page 384).
Exterior lamp switch, see (
page 110).
Tire inflation pressure
For information on tire inflation pressure,
see “Checking tire inflation pressure”
(
page 311).
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
For more information on filling up the
washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer
system and headlamp cleaning system*”
(page 299).
!If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately. Noti-
fy an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately. Do not add brake fluid as
this will not solve the problem. For
more information, see “Practical Hints”
(page 341).

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Operation
Engine compartment
Checking engine oil level with the
control system
When checking the oil level

the vehicle must be parked on level
ground.


with the engine at operating tempera-
ture, the vehicle must have been
stationary for at least five minutes with
the engine turned off.


with the engine not at operating tem-
perature yet, the vehicle must have
been stationary for at least 30 minutes
with the engine turned off.
To check the engine oil level via the
multifunction display, do the following:

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).
The standard display (
page 123) should
appear in the multifunction display.

Press button k orj on the
steering wheel until the following
message is seen in the multifunction
display: One of the following messages will
subsequently appear in the indicator:


Engine oil level
OK


Add 1.0 qt engine oil
for max. oil level(Canada:
1.0 l
)


Add 1.5 qts engine oil
for max. oil level(Canada:
1.5 l
)


Add 2.0 qts engine oil
for max. oil level(Canada:
2.0 l
)

If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding engine oil, see (
page 294).
For more information on engine oil, see
“Technical data” section (
page 426) and
(
page 428).
Other display messages
If the SmartKey is not turned to position 2
in the starter switch, the following
message will appear:
Switch ignition on to
check engine oil level
Switch on the ignition (
page 33).
iIf you want to interrupt the checking
procedure, press the k orj
button on the multifunction steering
wheel.

294 OperationEngine compartmentIf you see the message:Observe waiting time
If engine is at operating temperature,
wait five minutes before repeating
check procedure.

If engine is not at operating tempera-
ture yet, wait 30 minutes before
repeating check procedure.
If you see the message:
Engine oil level
Not when engine on
Turn off the engine.

If the engine is at operating tempera-
ture, wait five minutes before checking
oil.

If the engine is not at operating temper-
ature yet, you must wait 30 minutes
before checking oil. If there is excess engine oil with the engine
at normal operating temperature, the
following message will appear:
Engine oil level
Reduce oil level
Have excess oil siphoned or drained
off. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
For more information on messages in the
display concerning engine oil, see “Practi-
cal hints” (
page 363). Adding engine oil
!Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the
engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
!Only use approved engine oils and oil
filters required for vehicles with
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or
FSS (Canada vehicles). For a listing of
approved engine oils and oil filters,
refer to the Factory Approved Service
Products pamphlet in your vehicle
literature portfolio, or contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Using engine oils and oil filters of spec-
ification other than those expressly
required for the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi-
cles), or changing of oil and oil filter at
change intervals longer than those
called for by the Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi-
cles) will result in engine damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

371
Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
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Belt system
Drive to workshop
The seat belt system is malfunctioning.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
_
Steering oil
Visit workshop.
The steering gear oil level is too low.
There is a danger of steering gear
damage.

Have the system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
If the level of steering gear oil in reservoir is
too low, the steering power assistance could
fail. Much greater effort will then be needed
to turn the steering wheel.
Do not add steering oil without checking the
steering system.
Do not drive the vehicle. Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

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Index
Checking
Brake fluid 290
Coolant level 290, 296, 359
Headlamp cleaning fluid 290
Oil level 290, 292
Tire inflate pressure 290
Vehicle lighting 290
Windshield washer fluid 290
Child safety 70 Air bags 62
Front passenger front air bag off indica-tor lamp 27, 76, 345
Infant and child restraint systems 66, 70
LATCH child seat anchors 78
OCS 73
Child seat anchors see LATCH child seat anchors
Cigarette lighter 259
Cleaning Cup holders 337
Gear selector lever 337
Hard plastic trim items 337
Headlamps 167
Headliner 337
Instrument cluster 337 Leather upholstery 338
Light alloy wheels 336
MB Tex upholstery 338
Plastic and rubber parts 338
Seat belts 337
Steering wheel 337
Upholstery 338
Windows 336
Windshield 54
Wiper blades 336
Wood trims 338
Cleaning tires 302
Climate control 172 Adjusting air distribution and volume 176
Defogging windshield 176
Defrosting 177
Rear window defroster 170
Setting the temperature 175
Clock 25, 139
Closing Ashtray, center console 258
Cup holder 257
Glove box 254
Hood 292
Luggage compartment 95 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* in an emergency 381
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* with SmartKey 244
Storage compartment, armrest 255
Trunk lid 95
Windows 238
Windows with SmartKey 239
Cockpit 22, 437
Cockpit management and data system (COMAND*) 437
Cold tire inflation pressure 323
Collapsible tire 437
Collapsible wheel chock 375
COMAND* see separate operating instructions 437
Combination switch 114 Turn signals 52
Windshield wipers 53
Comfort driving Transmission program mode 164
Control and operation of radio transmitters 284

451
Index
Engine oil 292, 428
Adding 294
Additives 428
Checking level 292
Consumption 292
Display messages 363–364
Filler neck 295
Messages in display 293, 363–364
Viscosity 438
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 25, 83, 438 Messages in display 355–356
Switching off 84
Switching on 85
Warning lamp 343
ETD 438 Safety guidelines 64
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 69
Ethanol fuel At the gas station 288
Switching fuels 431
Exterior lamp switch 110
Exterior lamps Delayed shut-off 146
Exterior rear view mirror
Parking position* for 150 Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 42
F
Fahrenheit Setting temperature units 137
Fastening the seat belts 44
Fine adjustment Cruise control 249
First aid kit 373
Flat tire 394 Inflating the spare tire 398
Lowering the vehicle 400
Mounting the spare wheel 394
Preparing the vehicle 394
Spare wheel 375
Tighten wheel bolts 400
Flexible fuel vehicles 431 At the gas station 288
Switching fuels 431
Flexible Service System (Canada vehicles) 330, 438
Fog lamp, rear Message in display 368
Switching on 113 Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 366
Replacing bulbs 385, 386
Switching on 113
Front air bags 65
Front lamps Bi-Xenon* type 388
Halogen-type 386
Messages in display 366–370
Replacing bulbs 385, 386
Switching on 110
Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 27, 76, 345
Front seat backrest Folding backrest back 40
Folding backrest forward 39
Front seat head restraints Installing 102 Power seat* 103
Manual seat 102
Power seat* 103
Removing 102 Power seat* 103
Front seats Heating* 106

457
Index
MON 289
MON (Motor Octane Number) 439
Mph or km/h in speedometer 137
Multifunction display 123, 440
Displaying gear range 161
Selecting language 138
Setting date (day) 142
Setting date (month) 141
Setting date (year) 143
Standard display 127
Multifunction display messages ABS 353
BAS 354
Brake fluid 358
Brake pads 358
Coolant 359–361
Cruise control 362
Display 362
Doors 362
Engine oil 363–364
ESP 355–356
Fuel cap 365
Hood 365
Key, SmartKey 365
Lamps, exterior 366–370
Oil 363–364 Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 372
Parking brake 358
Restraint system 356
SRS 356
Steering gear oil level 371
Tele Aid* 372
Telephone* 372
Trunk lid 372
Windshield washer fluid 372
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 124, 440Buttons 124
N
Navigation system* Operating 131
See separate COMAND* operating in-structions
Night security illumination 112 Setting 146
Normal occupant weight 324 O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 324
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 70
Fastening the seat belt 44
Front passenger front air bag off indica-tor lamp 27, 76, 345
Infant and child restraint systems 66, 70
LATCH child seat anchors 78
OCS 73, 440
Seat belts 44, 64
OCS 73, 440 Self-test 77
Odometer, main 25
Oil Adding 294
Consumption 292
Filler neck 295
Viscosity 438
Oil level Checking 290