2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE bulb

391
Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
3
Tab
4 Bulb socket for side marker lamp bulb
Press tabs 3 together.

Remove the bulb carrier.

Press gently onto the respective bulb
and turn counterclockwise out of its
bulb socket.

Press the new bulb gently into its bulb
socket and turn clockwise until it en-
gages. 5
Brake lamp bulb
6 Backup lamp bulb
7 Turn signal lamp bulb
8 Rear fog lamp bulb (only driver’s side),
tail, parking and standing lamp

Reinstall the bulb carrier.
Let tabs 3 engage.

Reinstall trim panel 2.

Turn latches 1 counterclockwise. Side marker lamp
The bulb socket for the side marker lamp
bulb is located between the bulb carrier
and the vehicle’s body.

Open the trunk lid.

Turn latches
1 on respective trim
panel 2 clockwise.

Fold trim panel 2 to the side.

Pull bulb socket 4 with the bulb out of
its holder.

Pull the bulb out of bulb socket 4.

Press the new bulb into bulb socket 4.

Press bulb socket 4 back into its
holder.

Reinstall trim panel 2.

Turn latches 1 counterclockwise.

392 Practical hintsReplacing bulbsLicense plate lamp1 Screw
Loosen both screws 1 of the respec-
tive side.

Remove the license plate lamp.

Replace the bulb.

Reinstall the license plate lamp.

Retighten screws 1.

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

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

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

454 IndexInstrument cluster 24, 119, 439Cleaning 337
Coolant temperature display 120
Illumination 119
Lamps in 343–344
Multifunction display 123
Outside temperature indicator 121
Selecting language 138
Instrument lighting 119
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 117 Activating automatic control 117
Deactivating automatic control 117
Delayed shut-off (Control system) 147
Manual operation 118
Interior rear view mirror Adjusting 42
Antiglare (manual) 167
Interior storage spaces Armrest 255
Cup holders 256
Intermittent wiping 54 J
Jack 373
Jump starting 404
K
Key dependency memory
Settings 149
Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 377
Key, SmartKey Battery check lamp 92
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 92
Global locking 92
Global unlocking 92
Loss of 94
Messages in display 365
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 90
Restoring to factory setting 93
Selective setting 92
Starting the engine 48, 49
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 165, 439
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 137
Kilopascal 324
Km/h or mph in speedometer 137 L
Labels, identification 416
Lamp bulbs, exterior 384
Lamps, exterior
Front 385
Light sensor 367
Messages in display 366–370
Rear 385
Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 340
Air bag Off 66
Battery (SmartKey) 92
Brake 25
Brakes 341
CHECK ENGINE 342
Engine diagnostics 342, 344
ESP 343
Fuel reserve 344
Instrument cluster 343–344
Low beam 25
Seat belts 344
Service indicator 330
SRS 61, 344
Language Multifunction display 138
Setting 138

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Index
LATCH child seat anchors 78
Folding back 78, 79
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 417
Leather upholstery Cleaning 338
License plate lamps Messages in display 367
Replacing bulbs 385, 392
Light alloy wheels Cleaning 336
Technical data 420
Light sensor 367
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 110 Automatic headlamp mode 111
Combination switch 114
Daytime running lamp mode 112
Exterior lamp switch 110
Front fog lamps 113
High beams 114
Instrument cluster illumination 119
Instruments 119
Interior 117
Interior delayed shut-off (Control system) 147
Locator lighting 112 Low beam 110
Low beam, indicator lamp 25
Manual headlamp mode 111
Night security illumination 112
Parking lamps 110
Rear fog lamp 113
Settings (control system) 144
Limiting the gear range 161
Limp Home Mode 166
Loading 250 Cargo tie-down rings 253
Instructions 252
Roof rack* 250
Split rear bench seat 250
Loading terminology 323
Loading the vehicle 303
Locator lighting 112 Setting 145
Lock buttons 439
Locking 56, 90 Automatic while driving 97
Centrally from inside 98
Fuel filler flap 288
Global, SmartKey 92
Vehicle in an emergency 379
Loss of keys 94 Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 415
Low beam headlamps Messages in display 368
Replacing bulbs 385, 387
Lowering Vehicle 400
Lubricants Technical data 426
Luggage compartment Closing 95
Closing the lid 95
Opening from inside vehicle 95
Trunk lid emergency release 96
Luggage cover 252