2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C COUPE spare tire

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 150Exterior 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 113Fog 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, 102
Manual 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 299Headlamps
Automatic control 111
Bi-Xenon* 437
Bi-Xenon* type
Replacing 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, 387
Bi-Xenon-type 389
Switching on 114High 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

459 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 417Positions (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 375Spare 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 vents
Climate control 180
Rear seat head restraints 103
Adjusting 103
Adjusting tilt 105
Folding back 104
Installing 105
Placing upright 105
Removing 105
Seats 105Rear 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* 268Removing
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

463 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 249Speedometer 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 371Steering 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

467 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 326Vehicle 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 338Vehicle 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