2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE mirror

42 Getting startedAdjustingAdjusting steering column in or out
Move stalk forward or back in the direc-
tion of arrow1 until a comfortable
steering wheel position is reached with
your arms slightly bent at the elbow.
Adjusting steering column, up or down

Move stalk up or down in the direction
of arrow 2.
Make sure your legs can move freely
and that all the displays (inclusive mal-
function and indicator lamps) on the in-
strument cluster are clearly visible.
Mirrors
Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic condi-
tions. Interior rear view mirror

Manually adjust the interior rear view
mirror.
For more information, see “Rear view mir-
rors” (
page 167).
Exterior rear view mirrors
iThe memory function* (
page 107)
lets you store the setting for the steer-
ing wheel together wi th the setting for
the seat position and exterior rear view
mirrors.
Warning!
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In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte
may escape the mirror housing if the mirror
glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-
low the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system.
In case it does, immediately flush affected
area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.!Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can only be
completely removed while in their
liquid state and by applying plenty of
water.
Warning!
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Exercise care when using the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
side rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.

43
Getting started
Adjusting
The buttons are located above the exterior
lamp switch.
1 Adjustment button
2 Passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror
3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).

Press button 3 for the driver’s side
exterior rear view mirror or button 2
for the passenger-side exterior rear
view mirror.

Push adjustment button 1 up, down,
left or right according to the desired
setting.
For more information, see “Rear view mir-
rors” (
page 167).
!If an exterior rear view mirror was forc-
ibly pushed forward (hit from the rear)
or forcibly pushed backward (hit from
the front), reposition it by applying firm
pressure until it snaps into place.
The mirror housing is now properly po-
sitioned and you can adjust the mirror
normally.
iThe memory function* (
page 107)
lets you store the setting for the exteri-
or rear view mirrors together with the
settings for the steering wheel and seat
positions.
iAt low ambient temperatures, the mir-
rors will be heated automatically.

107
Controls in detail
Memory function*
 Memory function*
You can store up to three different settings
per SmartKey.
The following settings are saved for each
stored position:

Driver’s seat, backrest and head
restraint position


Steering wheel position


Exterior rear view mirror positions
These key-dependent memory settings
can be deactivated if desired. For informa-
tion on key-dependent memory settings,
see “Setting key-dependency”
(
page 149). The following settings are not
key-dependent. They are stored when
using the buttons on the passenger door:


Front passenger seat, backrest and
head restraint position.
!Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv-
er should check and adjust the seat
height, seat position fore and aft, and
seat backrest angle if necessary, to en-
sure adequate control, reach and com-
fort. The head restraint should also be
adjusted for proper height. See also the
section on air bags (
page 61) for
proper seat positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, opera-
tion and comfort. Both the interior and
exterior rear view mirrors should be ad-
justed for adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly
secured restraint system that complies
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2.
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Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

108 Controls in detailMemory function*The memory button and memory position
switch are located on the door.1 Memory button
2 Memory position switch
Switch on the ignition (
page 33).
or

Open the respective door and insert
the SmartKey in the starter switch.
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seats, steering wheel and
exterior rear view mirrors to the
desired position (
page 35).

Turn memory position switch 2 to
selected memory position.

Press memory button 1.

Release memory button 1 and press
memory position switch 2 within
three seconds.
All settings are stored at the selected
position.
Recalling positions from memory
Turn memory position switch 2 to
selected memory position.

Press and hold memory position
switch 2 until the seat, steering wheel
and exterior rear view mirrors have
completely moved to the stored
positions.!Do not operate the power seats using
the memory button if the seat backrest
is in an excessively reclined position.
Doing so could cause damage to front
or rear seats.iReleasing the memory position switch
stops movement to the stored posi-
tions immediately.

109
Controls in detail
Memory function*
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position
For easier parking, you can adjust the pas-
senger-side exterior rear view mirror so
that you can see the right rear wheel as
soon as you engage reverse gear
R.
For information on activating the parking
position, see “Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position” (
page 169). 1Adjustment button
2 Passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror button
3 Memory button

Stop the vehicle.

Switch on the ignition (
page 33).

Press button 2.
The passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror is selected.

Adjust the exterior rear view mirror
with button 1 so that you see the rear
wheel and the road curb.

Press memory button 3 on the door.

Within three seconds, press bottom of
adjustment button 1.
The parking position is stored if the
mirror does not move.
iYou can store a parking position for the
passenger-side exterior rear view mir-
ror for each SmartKey.
iIf the mirror does move, repeat the
above steps. After the setting is stored
you can move the mirror again.

136 Controls in detailControl systemThe table below shows what settings can
be changed within the various menus.
Detailed instructions on making individual
settings can be found on the following
pages.Instrument cluster
Time/Date
Lighting
Vehicle
Convenience
Selecting temperature
display mode
Time synchronization with
head unit*
Setting daytime running
lamp mode (USA only)
Setting automatic
locking
Activating
easy-entry/exit feature
Selecting speedometer
display mode
Setting the time (hours)
Setting locator lighting
Setting key-dependency
Selecting language
Setting the time (minutes)
Setting night security
illumination
Setting parking position
for exterior rear view
mirror
Selecting display (speed
display or outside tempera-
ture) for status indicator
Selecting time display mode
Setting interior lighting
delayed shut-off
Selecting automatic time
change (Daylight Saving
Time (DST) summer/winter)Setting the date (month)Setting the date (day)Setting the date (year)

148 Controls in detailControl systemVehicle submenu
Access the
Vehicle
submenu via the
Settings
menu. Use the
Vehicle
submenu
to make general vehicle settings.
The following function is available:
Setting automatic locking
Use this function to activate or deactivate
the automatic central locking. With the
automatic central locking system
activated, the vehicle is centrally locked at
vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km/h).

Move the selection marker with
button æ orç to the
Vehicle

submenu.

Press button j ork repeatedly
until the message
Automatic door lk.

appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press button
æ orç to switch
the automatic central locking
On or
Off
. Convenience submenu
Access the
Convenience
submenu via the
Settings
menu. Use the
Convenience

submenu to change the settings for a
number of convenience features.
The following functions are available:
Activating easy-entry/exit feature*
Use this function to activate and deacti-
vate the easy-entry/exit feature
(
page 100).
Function
Page
Set automatic locking
148
Function
Page
Activate easy-entry/exit
feature*
148
Setting key-dependency
149
Setting parking position for exte-
rior rear view mirror
150

149
Controls in detail
Control system

Move the selection marker with
button
æ orç to the Convenience
submenu.

Press button j ork repeatedly
until the message
Easy-entry feature

appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press æ orç to change the
easy-entry/exit setting. The following settings are available for
the easy-entry/exit feature:
Setting key-dependency
Use this function to set whether the
memory settings for the seats, the steering
wheel and the mirrors should be stored
separately for each SmartKey
(
page 107).

Move the selection marker with
button æ orç to the Convenience
submenu.

Press button j ork repeatedly
until the message
Key dependency

appears in the multifunction display.
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You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and driver’s seat when the easy-en-
try/exit feature is activated.
To cancel seat/steering wheel movement,
do one of the following:

Press seat adjustment switch*
(page 38).


Move steering column stalk*
(page 41).


Press the memory position switch*
(page 108).
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Off
The easy-entry/exit
feature is
deactivated
Steer. Column
Only the steering
column is moved
St.col.+seat
Both the steering
column and the seat
are moved