2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C COUPE audio

445 Index
Audio system 195
Audio and telephone, operation 195
Button and soft key operation 198
CD* operation 213
Operating and display elements 196
Operating safety 195
Operation 198
Radio operation 203
Switching off 199
Switching on 198
Telephone* operation 220
Auto-dimming* for rear view mirror 168
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control
system) 148
Automatic climate control* 182
Activating 183
Adjusting air distribution 186
Air recirculation mode 189
Deactivating 183
Defrosting 188
Setting the temperature 185
Automatic headlamp mode 111
Automatic lighting control
Activating 117
Deactivating 117Automatic locking when driving 97
Automatic shift program*
Program mode selector switch 164
Automatic time change
(summer-/winter) 141
Automatic transmission* 159, 296
Accelerator position 165
Automatic shift program 164
Comfort program mode 164
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 166
Fluid level 296
Gear ranges 161
Gear selector lever 159
Gear selector lever position 159, 162
Gear shifting malfunctions 166
Kickdown 165
Manual shifting 160
One-touch gearshifting 160
Program mode selector switch 164
Starting with 49
Transmission fluid 296
Working on the vehicle 165B
Backrest
Folding forward 251
Folding rearward 251
Backup lamps
Bulbs 384
Bar 323
BAS 82, 437
Messages in display 354
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 93
Checking 93
Replacing 382, 383
Battery discharged
Jump starting 404
Battery, vehicle 297, 401
Charging 402
Disconnecting 402
Reconnecting 403
Reinstalling 402
Removing 402
Bead 323
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 437
Bi-Xenon type*
Front lamp bulbs 388
Block heater 329

446 IndexBolts
For spare wheel 376
Brake
Indicator lamp 25
Brake assist system (BAS) 437
Brake fluid 290, 428
Checking 290
Message in display 358
Brake lamp bulbs 385
Brake pads
Message in display 358
Brakes 278
Warning lamp 341
Break-in period 276
Bulbs, replacing 384
Additional turn signals 385
Brake lamps 385
Fog lamps 385
Front lamps 385
High beam 385
High beam flasher 385
License plate lamps 385, 392
Low beam 385
Parking lamps 385, 388, 390
Rear fog lamp 385, 390
Rear lamps 385Side marker lamp 391
Side marker lamps 385, 390
Standing lamps 385, 388, 390
Tail lamp assemblies 385
Tail lamp unit 390
Turn signal lamps 385
Button
Audio system 198
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 437
Calling up
Range (distance to empty) 152
Service indicator 331
CAN system 437
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 426
Cargo compartment
Lighting 118
Tie-down rings 253
Cargo tie-down rings 253
Catalytic converter 285
CD changer* 213
CD changer* operation 215
CD player
Operating 131
CD* operation 213Center console 27
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 27, 76, 345
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 137
Central locking
Automatic 97
From inside 98
Switch 98
Switching on/off (control
system) 148
Unlocking from inside 98
Central locking switch 98
Changing
CDs 213
Key setting 148
Charcoal filter 191
Activating 191
Deactivating 192
Charging
Vehicle battery 402
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 342

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

449 Index
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 192
Climate control 179
Air recirculation mode 190
Climate control 178
Alarm 87
Anti-theft alarm system 87
Automatic climate control* 183
Central locking (control system) 148
Charcoal filter 192
Climate control 173
Climate control system 175
Cruise control 248
Defrost 188
Defrosting
Climate control 177
ESP 84
Exterior lamps 111
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 146
Front fog lamps 146
Hazard warning flasher 116
Headlamps 57
Immobilizer 86
Rear window defroster 170
Residual heat 193Seat heating* 106
Tow-away alarm 88
Deep water see Standing water 284
Defogging
Windshield 187
Climate control 176
Defrosting 188
Climate control 177
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 146
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone*) 154
Difficulties
While driving see Problems while
driving 55
With starting 49
Digital speedometer 129
Direction of rotation (tires) 303
Discharged battery
Jump starting 404
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 402
Display
Messages in display 362Display elements
Audio system 196
Displays
Digital speedometer 129
Engine oil 293
Outside temperature 129
Selecting display for status
indicator 138
Service indicator 330
Showing malfunctions 132
Symbol messages 357
Text messages 349
Vehicle status messages 347
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 152
Door control panel 30
Door handle 30
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 268
Doors
Message in display 362
Opening from inside vehicle 94
Opening from outside 92
Opening from the outside 92
DOT 323

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

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

464 IndexStoring tires 302
Submenus
Convenience 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 116Headlamps 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, 390Tar 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