2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASS COUPE window

458 IndexOne-touch gearshifting 160Canceling gear range limit 161
Downshifting 160
Upshifting 160
Opening Ashtray, center console 257
Ashtray, rear seat 258
Cup holders 256
Doors from the inside 94
Fuel filler flap 289
Fuel filler flap manually 379
Glove box 254
Hood 291
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 242, 381
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* in an emergency 381
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* with SmartKey 244
Roller sunblinds* 241
Side windows 237
Storage compartment, armrest 255
Trunk lid from the inside 95
Windows 237
Windows with SmartKey 239 Operating
Audio system 195
CD player 131
COMAND* see separate operating in-structions
Navigation system* 131
Radio 130
Radio transmitters 284
Satellite radio* 130
Telephone* 153, 195, 220
Operating safety Audio system 195
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 335
Outside temperature 129
Outside temperature indicator 121
Overdue maintenance service 331
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 440 P
Paintwork 334
Panic alarm
Panic button on SmartKey 80
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 241Closing 242, 381
Closing with SmartKey 244
Messages in display 372
Opening 242, 381
Opening with SmartKey 244
Stopping 244
Synchronizing 246
Parcel net In front passenger footwell 257
Parking 56, 279
Parking brake 50, 56 Engaging 56
Message in display 358
Releasing 50
Parking lamps Replacing bulbs 385, 388, 390
Switching on 110
Parking position* Exterior rear view mirror 150, 169
Exterior rear view mirrors 109

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Index
Parts see Parts service 414
Parts service 414
Passenger compartment 284
Fuse box in 411
Interior lighting 117
Interior rear view mirror 42
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 257
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 277
Performance In cold weather 431
In hot weather 432
Phone book* Loading 154
Quick search 155
Phone number* Dialing 154
Redialing 156
Plastic and rubber parts Cleaning 338
Playing CDs 216
Poly-V-belt drive 440 Layout 417 Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 108
Storing into memory 108
Potential problems associated with under- inflated and overinflated tires 312
Power assistance 277
Power seat* Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Memory function* 107
Removing/installing front head restraints 103
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power train 440
Power washer 334
Power windows 237 Side windows 237
Synchronizing 240
Practical hints First aid kit 373
Fuses 410
Lamp in center console 345
Lamps in instrument cluster 340
Spare wheel 375 Spare wheel bolts 376
Symbol messages 357
Text messages 349
Towing the vehicle 406
Vehicle jack 374
Vehicle status messages in the
display 347
Vehicle tool kit 373
Premium unleaded gasoline 429
Problems While driving 55
Production options weight 324
Program mode selector switch 440 Automatic transmission* 164
PSI 325
Q
Quick search Phone book* 155
R
Radio Selecting stations 130
Radio operation 203
Radio transmitters Control and operation 284

460 IndexRange (distance to empty)Calling up 152
Reading lamp 29
Rear bench seat Foldable 250
Rear fog lamp 385 Bulb 385
Switching on 113
Rear lamp bulbs Replacing 390
Rear lamps Messages in display 366–370
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air vents 194
Rear passenger compartment, adjustable air ventsClimate control 180
Rear seat head restraints 103 Adjusting 103
Adjusting tilt 105
Folding back 104
Installing 105
Placing upright 105
Removing 105
Seats 105 Rear seats
Adjusting head restraint height 103
Head restraints 103
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 170 Activating 170
Deactivating 170
Recommended tire inflation pressure 325
Reconnecting Vehicle battery 403
Refilling Coolant 296
Headlamp cleaning system* 299
Refrigerant Air conditioner 428
Refuelling 288
Regular checks 290
Reinstalling vehicle battery 402
Remote control SmartKey 90
Remote door unlock With Tele Aid* 268 Removing
Spare wheel 375
Vehicle battery 402
Wheel 396
Wiper blades 393
Replacing Backup lamp bulbs 390
Batteries (SmartKey) 382, 383
Brake lamp bulbs 390
Bulbs 384
Front lamp bulbs 385, 386
Front turn signal bulbs 388, 389
High beam bulbs (xenon-type* headlamps) 389
License plate lamp bulbs 392
Low beam bulbs 387
Parking lamp bulbs 388, 390
Rear fog lamp bulb 390
Rear lamp bulbs 385, 390
Rear turn signal bulbs 390
Side marker lamp bulbs 390, 391
Standing lamp bulbs 388, 390
Wiper blades 393
Reset button in the instrument cluster 134, 135

462 IndexService life (tires) 301
Service System see Flexible Service Sys-tem (Canada vehicles)
Service System see Maintenance system (USA vehicles)
Setting Convenience functions 136, 148
Cruise control 248
Current speed 248
Date (day) 142
Date (month) 141
Date (year) 143
Daytime running lamp mode 144
Factory, SmartKey 92
Higher speed in cruise control 249
Hours (clock) 139
Individual vehicle settings 133
Instrument lighting 119
Key dependent memory 149
Lamps and lighting (control system) 144
Language, multifunction display 138
Lighting (control system) 144
Locator lighting 145
Lower speed in cruise control 249
Menus and submenus 125 Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 137
Minutes (clock) 140
Night security illumination 146
Parking position* for exterior rear view mirror 150
Resetting all (control system) 133
Resetting in the submenu 135
Selective, SmartKey 92, 149
Speed in cruise control 249
Speedometer display mode 137
Temperature (interior) 185 Climate control 175
Temperature indicator 137
Time display mode (Clock) 141
Units Speedometer 137
Temperature 137
Settings menu Functions in 133
Individual vehicle settings 133
Submenus 134
Shift lock 441 Shifting
Gear selector lever 159
Gear selector lever positions 162
Into optimal gear range (Automatic transmission*) 161
Into reverse (Manual transmission) 158
Side impact air bags 66
Side marker lamp Replacing bulbs 391
Side marker lamps Replacing bulbs 385, 390
Side markers Cleaning 335
Side windows Automatic opening 238
Cleaning 336
Closing 237, 238, 239
Closing fully 238
Closing with SmartKey 239
Opening 237, 238, 239
Opening fully 238
Opening with SmartKey 239
Stopping 239
Synchronizing power windows 240

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Index
Sidewall 325
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 54
Single wipe 54
SmartKey 90 Locking and unlocking 90
Opening and closing the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 244
Opening and closing windows 239
Replacing batteries 382, 383
Unlocking with 32
Snow chains 329
Soft keys Audio system 198
Sound system* 200
Spare tire Inflating 398
Spare wheel 375 Bolts 376
Mounting 394
Removing 375
Speed Setting current 248
Speed settings Cruise control 249 Speedometer 25
Settings units 137
Speedometer display mode Selecting 137
Split rear bench seat 250
SRS 441 Indicator lamp 344
Message in display 356
Standing lamps 110 Replacing bulbs 385, 388, 390
Standing water Driving instructions 284
Starter switch 23, 33 Positions 33
Starting difficulties 49
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 48
Station (satellite radio) Selecting 210
Steering column Height adjustment 41, 42
Length adjustment 41, 42
Steering gear oil Message in display 371 Steering wheel
Adjusting 40
Buttons 26
Cleaning 337
Electrical adjustment* 41
Height adjustment 42
Manual adjustment 41
Stolen vehicle Tracking services 269
Stopping Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 244
Windows 239
Storage compartments 254 Cup holders 256
Glove box 254
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 257
Storing Station (Satellite radio) 212
Storing (Memory function*) Positions into memory 108

464 IndexStoring tires 302
SubmenusConvenience 148
For settings 125
In control system 127
Instrument cluster 137, 139
Lighting 144
Resetting functions in Control system 135
Selecting 134
Settings menu 134
Time/Date 139
Vehicle 148
Sun visors 169
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 431
Switching off Audio system 198
Automatic central locking (control system) 148
Cornering fog lamps* 115
Delayed (exterior lamps) 146
Engine 58
ESP 84
Hazard warning flasher 116 Headlamps 57
Seat heating* 106
Switching on Audio system 198
Automatic central locking (control system) 148
Cornering fog lamps* 115
ESP 85
Front fog lamps 113
Hazard warning flasher 116
Headlamps 51
High beams 114
Rear fog lamp 113
Seat heating* 106
Windshield wipers 53
Synchronizing Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 246
Power windows 240
T
Tachometer 25, 121 Displaying gear range 161
Overspeed range 121
Tail lamps
Cleaning 335
Replacing bulbs 385, 390 Tar stains 334
Technical data
Air conditioner refrigerant 428
Brake fluid 428
Coolant 426
Coolants 432
Electrical system 423
Engine 418
Engine oil 428
Engine oil additives 428
Flexible fuel vehicles 431
Fuel requirements 429
Fuels 426
Gasoline additives 430
Lubricants 426
Main dimensions 424
Premium unleaded gasoline 429
Rims and tires 419
Weights 425
Windshield and headlamp* washer system 427, 435
Windshield washer system 427
Tele Aid System* 261, 441

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Index
Useful features 254
Ashtrays 257, 258
Cigarette lighter 259
Electrical outlet 260
Storage compartments 254
Tele Aid* 261
Telephone* 260
V
Vehicle Individual settings 133, 136
Locking 27
Locking in an emergency 379
Lowering 400
Performance in cold weather 431
Performance in hot weather 432
Service battery 401
Towing 406
Unlocking 27
Unlocking in an emergency 377
With flexible fuel 431
Vehicle battery 401
Vehicle capacity weight 326 Vehicle care 333
Cup holders 337
Engine cleaning 335
Gear selector lever 337
Hard plastic trim items 337
Headlamps 335
Instrument cluster 337
Leather upholstery 338
Light alloy wheels 336
MB Tex upholstery 338
Ornamental moldings 335
Paintwork 334
Plastic and rubber parts 338
Power washer 334
Seat belts 337
side markers 335
Steering wheel 337
Tail lamps 335
Tar stains 334
Turn signals 335
Upholstery 338
Vehicle washing 335
Window cleaning 336
Wiper blades 336
Wood trims 338 Vehicle jack 374
Vehicle lighting
Checking 290
Vehicle loading terminology 323
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 326
Vehicle status message memory 132
Vehicle tool kit 373 Air pump 373
Alignment bolt 373
Collapsible wheel chock 373
Gloves 373
Spare fuses 373
Special fuse puller 373
Towing eye bolt 373
Vehicle jack 373
Wheel bolts 373
Wheel wrench 373
Vehicle washing 335
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 441
Viscosity Engine oil 438
Voice control system* Hands-free microphone 29

468 IndexW
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning
Warning sounds Drivers seat belts 66
Parking brake 50
Warranty coverage 415
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 333
Wear pattern (tires) 326
Weights 425
Wheel bolts Tighten 400
Wheels Collapsible wheel chock 375
Tires and wheels 300
Window curtain air bags 66
Windows see Side windows
Windshield Defogging 187 Climate control 176
Refilling washer fluid 299
Replacing wiper blades 393
Washer fluid 299, 435
Washer system 435 Windshield washer fluid 435
Checking 290
Message in display 372
Mixing ratio 435
Refilling 299
Wiping with 54
Windshield washer system 435
Windshield wipers 53 Fast wiper speed 53
Intermittent wiping 54
Replacing wiper blades 393
Single wipe 54
Switching on 53
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 54
Winter driving 328 Block heater 329
Snow chains 329
Tires 328
Winter driving instructions 283
Winter tires 328
Wiper blades Cleaning 336
Installing 393
Removing 393
Replacing 393 Wiping
And washing simultaneously 54
Intermittent wiping 54
Interval 53
Single wipe 54
With windshield washer fluid 54
Wood trims Cleaning 338
Working on the vehicle Automatic transmission 165
X
Xenon headlamps* Bi-Xenon 437