2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE display

443
Index
A
ABS 25, 81, 437
Malfunction indicator lamp 340
Messages in display 353
Warning lamp 340
Accelerator position, automatic transmission* 165
Accessory weight 323
Accident In case of 55
Activating Air conditioning (cooling) 193Climate control 179
Air recirculation mode 189 Climate control 177
Anti-theft alarm system 86
Automatic climate control* 183
Central locking (control system) 148
Charcoal filter 191
Climate control 173
Climate control system 175
Defrosting 188 Climate control 177
Easy-entry/exit feature* 148
Electric air pump 399
ESP 85 Exterior headlamps 51
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position* 169
Hazard warning flasher 116
Headlamps 51
High beams 114
Ignition 33
Immobilizer 86
Rear fog lamp 113
Rear window defroster 170
Residual heat 193
Seat heating* 106
Tow-away alarm 88
Windshield wipers 53
Adding Coolant 296, 297
Engine oil 294
Headlamp cleaning fluid 299
Windshield washer fluid 299
Additional turn signals 385
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger compartment 194Climate control 180 Adjusting 35
Air distribution 186 Climate control 176
Air volume 187 Climate control 176
Backrest tilt 36, 38
Exterior rear view mirrors 42
Head restraint height 37, 38
Head restraint height, rear seats 103
Head restraint tilt 37, 39
Head restraint tilt, rear seats 105
Head restraints, rear seats Folding back 104
Placing upright 105
Instrument cluster illumination 119
Interior rear view mirror 42
Manual seat 36
Mirrors 42
Rear seat head restraints 103
Seat cushion tilt 36, 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36, 38
Seat height 36, 38
Seats 35
Steering column height 42
Steering column length 42
Steering wheel 40

445
Index
Audio system 195
Audio and telephone, operation 195
Button and soft key operation 198
CD* operation 213
Operating and display elements 196
Operating safety 195
Operation 198
Radio operation 203
Switching off 199
Switching on 198
Telephone* operation 220
Auto-dimming* for rear view mirror 168
Automatic central locking Activating/deactivating (control system) 148
Automatic climate control* 182 Activating 183
Adjusting air distribution 186
Air recirculation mode 189
Deactivating 183
Defrosting 188
Setting the temperature 185
Automatic headlamp mode 111
Automatic lighting control Activating 117
Deactivating 117 Automatic locking when driving 97
Automatic shift program*
Program mode selector switch 164
Automatic time change (summer-/winter) 141
Automatic transmission* 159, 296 Accelerator position 165
Automatic shift program 164
Comfort program mode 164
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 166
Fluid level 296
Gear ranges 161
Gear selector lever 159
Gear selector lever position 159, 162
Gear shifting malfunctions 166
Kickdown 165
Manual shifting 160
One-touch gearshifting 160
Program mode selector switch 164
Starting with 49
Transmission fluid 296
Working on the vehicle 165 B
Backrest
Folding forward 251
Folding rearward 251
Backup lamps Bulbs 384
Bar 323
BAS 82, 437 Messages in display 354
Batteries, SmartKey Check lamp 93
Checking 93
Replacing 382, 383
Battery discharged Jump starting 404
Battery, vehicle 297, 401 Charging 402
Disconnecting 402
Reconnecting 403
Reinstalling 402
Removing 402
Bead 323
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 437
Bi-Xenon type* Front lamp bulbs 388
Block heater 329

446 IndexBoltsFor spare wheel 376
Brake Indicator lamp 25
Brake assist system (BAS) 437
Brake fluid 290, 428 Checking 290
Message in display 358
Brake lamp bulbs 385
Brake pads Message in display 358
Brakes 278 Warning lamp 341
Break-in period 276
Bulbs, replacing 384 Additional turn signals 385
Brake lamps 385
Fog lamps 385
Front lamps 385
High beam 385
High beam flasher 385
License plate lamps 385, 392
Low beam 385
Parking lamps 385, 388, 390
Rear fog lamp 385, 390
Rear lamps 385 Side marker lamp 391
Side marker lamps 385, 390
Standing lamps 385, 388, 390
Tail lamp assemblies 385
Tail lamp unit 390
Turn signal lamps 385
Button Audio system 198
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 437
Calling up Range (distance to empty) 152
Service indicator 331
CAN system 437
Capacities Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 426
Cargo compartment Lighting 118
Tie-down rings 253
Cargo tie-down rings 253
Catalytic converter 285
CD changer* 213
CD changer* operation 215
CD player
Operating 131
CD* operation 213 Center console 27
Front passenger front air bag off indica-tor lamp 27, 76, 345
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Centigrade Setting temperature units 137
Central locking Automatic 97
From inside 98
Switch 98
Switching on/off (control system) 148
Unlocking from inside 98
Central locking switch 98
Changing CDs 213
Key setting 148
Charcoal filter 191 Activating 191
Deactivating 192
Charging Vehicle battery 402
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp 342

448 IndexControl system 123, 438AUDIO menu 129
Convenience submenu 148
Display digital speedometer 128, 129
Display outside temperature 128, 129
Functions 124, 127
Instrument cluster submenu 137, 139
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 147
Lighting submenu 144
Menus 126, 127
Multifunction display 123
Multifunction steering wheel 124
NAVI* menu 131
Selecting radio system 130
Selecting satellite radio* system 130
Settings menu 133
Standard display menu 128
Submenu Time/Date 139
Submenus 125, 127
TEL* menu 153
Trip computer menu 151
Vehicle status message memory
menu 132 Vehicle submenu 148
Convenience submenu 148 Activating easy-entry/exit feature* 148
Setting key dependency 149
Setting parking position* for exterior rear view mirror 150
Coolant 296, 359, 432 Adding 296, 297
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 432
Capacities 426
Checking level 296, 359
Messages in display 359–361
Refilling 296
Temperature 286, 360
Temperature gauge 25, 120
Coolant level Checking 290, 296, 359
Cornering fog lamps* 114 Switching off 115
Switching on 115
Cruise control 247, 438 Canceling 248
Driving downhill 248
Driving uphill 248 Fine adjustment 249
Message in display 362
Setting current speed 248
Setting speeds 249
Cruise control lever 247
Cruising range, fuel 432
Cup holders 256 Cleaning 337
Curb weight 323
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 437
D
Date (day) Setting 142
Date (month) Setting 141
Date (year) Setting 143
Daytime running lamp mode 112 Setting 144

449
Index
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 192Climate control 179
Air recirculation mode 190 Climate control 178
Alarm 87
Anti-theft alarm system 87
Automatic climate control* 183
Central locking (control system) 148
Charcoal filter 192
Climate control 173
Climate control system 175
Cruise control 248
Defrost 188
Defrosting Climate control 177
ESP 84
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 146
Front fog lamps 146
Hazard warning flasher 116
Headlamps 57
Immobilizer 86
Rear window defroster 170
Residual heat 193 Seat heating* 106
Tow-away alarm 88
Deep water see Standing water 284
Defogging Windshield 187Climate control 176
Defrosting 188 Climate control 177
Delayed shut-off Exterior lamps 146
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing A number (telephone*) 154
Difficulties While driving see Problems while driving 55
With starting 49
Digital speedometer 129
Direction of rotation (tires) 303
Discharged battery Jump starting 404
Disconnecting Vehicle battery 402
Display Messages in display 362 Display elements
Audio system 196
Displays Digital speedometer 129
Engine oil 293
Outside temperature 129
Selecting display for status indicator 138
Service indicator 330
Showing malfunctions 132
Symbol messages 357
Text messages 349
Vehicle status messages 347
Distance to empty (range) Calling up 152
Door control panel 30
Door handle 30
Door unlock With Tele Aid* 268
Doors Message in display 362
Opening from inside vehicle 94
Opening from outside 92
Opening from the outside 92
DOT 323

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

452 IndexFSS see Flexible Service System (Canada vehicles)
Fuel 289 Additives 430
Cruising range 432
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 432
Fuel reserve warning lamp 344
Gasoline additives 430
Premium unleaded gasoline 289, 427, 429
Requirements 429
Reserve warning 25
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 431
Technical data 426
Fuel additives 430
Fuel cap Message in display 365
Fuel consumption statistics After start 151
Since last reset 151
Fuel filler flap 288 Locking 288
Opening in an emergency 379
Unlocking 288 Fuel tank
Capacity 427
Filler flap 288
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Capacities 426
Functions (control system) 124, 127 Resetting 135
Fuse box 411 In trunk 412
Fuse chart 410
Fuse extractor 410, 412
Fuses 410 Aid for changing 410
Fuse box in engine compartment 411
Fuse box in passenger compartment 411
Fuse box in trunk 412
Fuse chart 410
Fuse extractor 410, 412 G
Garage door opener* 29, 269
Gasoline
Gasoline additives 430
Gasoline see Fuel 289
GAWR 323
Gear range 438 Automatic transmission* 161
Limiting 161
Shifting into optimal 161
Gear range limit Canceling 161
Gear selector lever 25, 159 Cleaning 337
Position (Automatic transmission*) 25, 159, 162
Global Locking 92
Unlocking 92
Global Positioning System (GPS) 439
Glove box 23, 254 Closing 254
Opening 254
Good visibility 167
GPS 439
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR

453
Index
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 324
GVWR 324
H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 386
Hands-free microphone* 29
Hard plastic trim items Cleaning 337
Hazard warning flasher 116 Switching off 116
Switching on 116
Head restraints Front seats 37, 102Manual seat 102
Power seat* 103
Manual seat 37, 102
Power seat* 38, 102
Rear seats 103
Headlamp cleaning fluid Checking 290
Headlamp cleaning system* Refilling 299 Headlamps
Automatic control 111
Bi-Xenon* 437
Bi-Xenon* typeReplacing bulbs 388
Cleaning system* 167
Halogen-type Replacing bulbs 386
Refilling washer fluid 299
Switching off 57
Switching on 51
Washer fluid* 435
Washer system* 435
Headliner Cleaning 337
Heated seats* 106
Height adjustment Head restraints 37, 38
Rear seat head restraints 103
Seat belts 46
High beam flasher 114
High beam headlamps Messages in display 367
Replacing bulbs 385, 387Bi-Xenon-type 389
Switching on 114 High mounted brake lamp 385
Hood 291
Closing 292
Message in display 365
Opening 291
Hydroplaning see Aquaplaning 281
I
Identification labels 416
Ignition 33 Switching on 48, 49
Immobilizer 86 Activating 86
Deactivating 86
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems 70 Installing 77
LATCH child seat anchors 78
Inflating Spare tire 398
Information Button for Tele Aid* 266
Installing Infant and child restraint systems 77
Towing eye bolt 409
Wiper blades 393