2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C COUPE automatic transmission

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 288Fuel 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, 412G
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

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

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 125Miles/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 441Shifting
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

466 IndexTracking services
For stolen vehicle 269
Traction 164, 325
Transmission gear selector lever
Unlocking manually 380
Transmission see Automatic
transmission* 296
Tread 325
Tread depth 302
Tread depth (tires) 328
Treadwear indicators 325
Trim panel
Opening 412
Trip computer 151
Trip odometer
Resetting 121
Trunk
Closing the lid 95
Fuse box 412Trunk lid
Closing 95
Emergency release 96
Message in display 372
Opening from inside vehicle 95
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 385
Turn signals 52
Additional in mirrors 385
Cleaning lenses 335
Front bulbs 385, 388, 389
Rear bulbs 385, 391
Turning off
Engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 326
Units
Setting speedometer units 137
Setting temperature units 137Unlocking 32, 90
Centrally from inside 98
Driver’s door in an emergency 377
Fuel filler flap 288
Global 92
In an emergency 377
Selective settings 92
Transmission gear selector lever
manually 380
Trunk lid in an emergency 378
Vehicle in an emergency 268
With the SmartKey 32
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 267
Uphill driving
Cruise control 248
Upholstery
Cleaning 338
Upshifting 160

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 435Windshield 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 393Wiping
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