2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C COUPE mirror

448 IndexControl system 123, 438
AUDIO menu 129
Convenience submenu 148
Display digital speedometer 128,
129
Display outside temperature 128,
129
Functions 124, 127
Instrument cluster submenu 137,
139
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 147
Lighting submenu 144
Menus 126, 127
Multifunction display 123
Multifunction steering wheel 124
NAVI* menu 131
Selecting radio system 130
Selecting satellite radio* system 130
Settings menu 133
Standard display menu 128
Submenu Time/Date 139
Submenus 125, 127
TEL* menu 153
Trip computer menu 151
Vehicle status message memory
menu 132Vehicle submenu 148
Convenience submenu 148
Activating easy-entry/exit
feature* 148
Setting key dependency 149
Setting parking position* for exterior
rear view mirror 150
Coolant 296, 359, 432
Adding 296, 297
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 432
Capacities 426
Checking level 296, 359
Messages in display 359–361
Refilling 296
Temperature 286, 360
Temperature gauge 25, 120
Coolant level
Checking 290, 296, 359
Cornering fog lamps* 114
Switching off 115
Switching on 115
Cruise control 247, 438
Canceling 248
Driving downhill 248
Driving uphill 248Fine adjustment 249
Message in display 362
Setting current speed 248
Setting speeds 249
Cruise control lever 247
Cruising range, fuel 432
Cup holders 256
Cleaning 337
Curb weight 323
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 437
D
Date (day)
Setting 142
Date (month)
Setting 141
Date (year)
Setting 143
Daytime running lamp mode 112
Setting 144

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

454 IndexInstrument cluster 24, 119, 439
Cleaning 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 54J
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 137L
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

456 IndexM
Main dimensions 424
Maintenance
Vehicles with E85 fuel 432
Maintenance service
Overdue 331
Types 331
Maintenance service indicator
Calling up 331, 332
Clearing 331, 332
Maintenance System (USA
vehicles) 330, 439
Malfunction
Displaying 132
Malfunction memory
Calling up 132
Clearing 133
Manual headlamp mode 111
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 379
Interior lighting control 118
Locking the vehicle 379
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 381
Unlocking the driver’s door 377
Unlocking the trunk lid 378Unlocking transmission gear selector
lever 380
Manual seat
Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 37, 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 102
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36
Manual transmission 157
Shifting into reverse 158
Starting with 48
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 188
Maximum load rating 324
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 324
Maximum tire inflation pressure 324
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 338
Mechanical key 377
Memory function* 107, 439
Recalling positions from
memory 108
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position 109Storing key dependent settings 108
Menus 124
AUDIO 129
In control system 126, 127
NAVI* 131
Settings menu 133
Standard display 128
Submenus 125
TEL* 153
Trip computer 151
Vehicle status message memory
menu 132
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 137
Mirrors
Adjusting 42
Auto-dimming* for rear view
mirrors 168
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position* 150, 169
Exterior rear view mirrors 42
Interior rear view mirror 42, 167
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing position* 109

458 IndexOne-touch gearshifting 160
Canceling 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 239Operating
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 440P
Paintwork 334
Panic alarm
Panic button on SmartKey 80
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* 241
Closing 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

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

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