2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C COUPE glove box

23 At a glance
Cockpit
Item
Page
1
Cruise control lever
247
2
Multifunction steering
wheel
26
124
3
Horn
4
Instrument cluster
24
119
5
Overhead control panel
29
6
Glove box lid release
254
Item
Page
7
Glove box lock
254
8
Center console
27
9
Starter switch
33
a
Hood lock release
291
b
Steering wheel adjustment
handle (manual)
41
c
Steering wheel adjustment
stalk (electrical)*
41
d
Parking brake pedal
50, 56
e
Door control panel
30
Item
Page
f
Parking brake release
50
g
Combination switch

Turn signals
52


High beam
52


Windshield wipers
53
h
Exterior lamp switch
51
110
j
Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment
42
k
Headlamp washer switch*
167

215 Controls in detail
Audio system
Operating the single CD player in the
audio system unit
Loading a CD
The single CD player in the audio system
unit has capacity for one CD. The CD slot
for loading the drive is located underneath
the soft keys.
Make sure the system is switched on.

Insert CD into CD slot. The label side of
the CD must face upwards.
The system automatically pulls the CD
into the CD slot. The audio CD begins
to play.Ejecting a CD

Make sure the system is switched on.

Press EJECTbutton.
The system ejects the CD.
NO CD
will
appear in the display.

Remove CD from slot.Operational readiness of CD changer*
If a CD changer* has been installed in the
vehicle, it can be operated from the front
control panel of the audio system. A load-
ed magazine must be installed to play CDs.
The CD changer is located in the glove box.
Loading/unloading the CD magazine

Slide changer door to the right and
press gbutton.

Magazine will be ejected.
!If a CD is already loaded, it must be
ejected before inserting a new CD. In-
serting a second CD in the slot with an-
other CD still loaded will cause damage
to the CD drive not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
iIf a CD has been inserted incorrectly or
cannot be read,
WRONG CD0
will appear
in the display.
iIf you do not take the CD out of the CD
slot within approximately 15 seconds,
the system automatically pulls the CD
back in and plays it.
If a CD is pulled back in, press
EJECTbutton for five seconds; the CD
will then be ejected.
iThe CD changer* may not be able to
play audio CDs with copy protection.

254 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartments Glove box
1Glove box lid release
2Glove box
Opening the glove box

Pull lid release1.
The glove box lid opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push lid up to close.1Unlocked
2Locked
Locking the glove box

Insert mechanical key (
page 377)
into the glove box lock and turn it to
position2.
Unlocking the glove box

Turn mechanical key in the glove box
lock to position1.
Warning!
G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
g a g e o r c a r g o i n t h e t r u n k i f p o s s i b l e . D o n o t
pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backs. Do not place anything on the luggage
cover below the rear window.
Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.

447 Index
Checking
Brake fluid 290
Coolant level 290, 296, 359
Headlamp cleaning fluid 290
Oil level 290, 292
Tire inflate pressure 290
Vehicle lighting 290
Windshield washer fluid 290
Child safety 70
Air bags 62
Front passenger front air bag off indica-
tor lamp 27, 76, 345
Infant and child restraint systems 66,
70
LATCH child seat anchors 78
OCS 73
Child seat anchors see LATCH child seat
anchors
Cigarette lighter 259
Cleaning
Cup holders 337
Gear selector lever 337
Hard plastic trim items 337
Headlamps 167
Headliner 337
Instrument cluster 337Leather upholstery 338
Light alloy wheels 336
MB Tex upholstery 338
Plastic and rubber parts 338
Seat belts 337
Steering wheel 337
Upholstery 338
Windows 336
Windshield 54
Wiper blades 336
Wood trims 338
Cleaning tires 302
Climate control 172
Adjusting air distribution and
volume 176
Defogging windshield 176
Defrosting 177
Rear window defroster 170
Setting the temperature 175
Clock 25, 139
Closing
Ashtray, center console 258
Cup holder 257
Glove box 254
Hood 292
Luggage compartment 95Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* in an emergency 381
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel* with SmartKey 244
Storage compartment, armrest 255
Trunk lid 95
Windows 238
Windows with SmartKey 239
Cockpit 22, 437
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND*) 437
Cold tire inflation pressure 323
Collapsible tire 437
Collapsible wheel chock 375
COMAND* see separate operating
instructions 437
Combination switch 114
Turn signals 52
Windshield wipers 53
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 164
Control and operation of radio
transmitters 284

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

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