2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE trunk

400 Practical hintsFlat tireLowering the vehicle
Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until vehicle is resting ful-
ly on its own weight.

Remove the jack.1
-5 Wheel bolts

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence
illustrated ( 1 to 5 ), until all bolts are
tight. Observe a tightening torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm). Before storing the jack, it should be fully
collapsed, with handle folded in (storage
position) (
page 374).

Store the jack, the damaged wheel and
the other vehicle tools in the wheel well
below the trunk floor (
page 375).
Warning!
G
Inflate spare wheel with collapsible tire only
after the wheel is properly mounted.
Inflate the spare wheel tire using the electric
air pump before lowering the vehicle.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).

409
Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt
1 Cover on right side of front bumper. 2
Cover on right side of rear bumper. To remove cover:

Press mark on cover
1 or 2 in direc-
tion of arrow.

L i f t c o v e r o f f t o r e v e a l t h r e a d e d h o l e f o r
towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the wheel well below the
trunk floor).

Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:

Fit cover 1 or 2 and snap into place.

410 Practical hintsFusesThe electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
stop the supply of electricity to a device
that is malfunctioning. This helps to
prevent damage to the other vehicle
electronics.
The following aids are available to help you
change fuses.

Fuse chart


Spare fuses


Fuse extractorThe electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes.


Main fuse box in passenger compart-
ment (
page 411)


Fuse box in engine compartment
(page 411)


Fuse box in trunk (
page 412)
Aids for changing fuses
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the main fuse
box in the passenger compartment
(page 411). The amperages of the fuses
are also given there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the spare wheel well (
page 373).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is found in the fuse box
cover in the trunk (
page 412).
Warning!
G
Only use fuses approved for Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Otherwise, a short circuit could
result and cause a fire.
!Only install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage
rating.
Otherwise, electrical parts or systems
could be damaged.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

412 Practical hintsFusesInstalling cover
Insert cover1 sideways into
retainer 3.

Twist screws 2 90° clockwise.
Fuse box in trunk
The fuse box is located in the trunk behind
the left hand trim panel.
1 Handles
2 Trim panel
Opening
Turn handles 1 clockwise.

Remove trim panel 2. 3
Fuse extractor
4 Fuse box cover
5 Fuse box

Remove fuse box cover 4.
Closing

Insert fuse box cover 4.

Insert trim panel 2.

Turn handles 1 counterclockwise.

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Technical data
Weights
 Weights
Roof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)

447
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

450 IndexDownhill drivingCruise control 248
Downshifting Automatic transmission* 160
Manual transmission 158
Drinking and driving 277
Driving Aquaplaning 281
General instructions 44, 277
In winter 283
Problems 55
Safety systems 81
Through standing water 284
Driving abroad 284
Driving instructions 277
Driving off 279
Driving safety systems ABS 81
BAS 82
ESP 83
Driving systems 247 Cruise control 247
Driving safety systems 81 E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 100
Activating 148
Electrical fuses 410
Electrical outlet 260
Electrical system Technical data 423
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 438
Emergency call system* 262
Emergency calls "911" 234
Initiating an emergency call 264
With Tele Aid* 263
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 166
Emergency operations Closing panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 381
Locking the vehicle 379
Opening panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 381
Releasing trunk lid from inside 96
Remote door unlock 268
Unlocking the Trunk lid 378
Unlocking the vehicle 377 Emergency tensioning device see
ETD 438
Emission control 286
Emission control label 416
Ending A call (telephone*) 154
Engine Compartment 291
Starting with automatic transmission* 49
Starting with manual transmission 48
Starting with the SmartKey 48, 49
Technical data 418
Turning off with the key 58
Engine cleaning 335
Engine compartment 291 Fuse box in 411
Hood 291
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 25, 342
Engine number 438

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