2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C WAGON fuse

358 Practical hintsFusesFuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine
compartment on the driver’s side.
1Cover
2Screws
3RetainerRemoving cover

Twist screws2
90° counterclockwise.

Lift the rear of cover1.

Slide out retainer3 and remove
cover1 by pulling towards front.
Opening fuse box
4Fuse box cover
5Clamps

With a dry cloth, remove any moisture
from the fuse box.

Release clamps5.

Remove fuse box cover4.
Closing fuse box

Make sure that the sealing rubber is
properly positioned.

Press fuse box cover4 down and
secure with clamps5.
Installing cover

Insert cover1 sideways into
retainer3.

Twist screws2 90° clockwise.

359 Practical hintsFuses
Fuse box in cargo compartment
The fuse box is located in the cargo
compartment behind the left hand trim
panel.
1Button for unlocking trim panel
2Trim panel
Opening trim panel
Press button1.

Fold down trim panel2.3Fuse extractor
4Fuse box
5Spare fuses
Closing trim panel

Fold up trim panel2.

392 Index
Mirrors 41
Multicontour seat* 103
Placing upright rear seat
head restraints 101
Power seat* 38
Rear seat head restraints 100
Seat belt height 45
Seat cushion depth 103
Seat cushion tilt, manual seat 36
Seat cushion tilt, power seat* 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment,
manual seat 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment,
power seat* 38
Seat height, manual seat 36
Seat height, power seat* 38
Seats 35
Steering column height,
electrical* 41
Steering column height,
manual 40Steering column length,
electrical* 41
Steering column length,
manual 40
Steering wheel 39
Adjusting air distribution
and volume 170
Adjusting sound functions 179
Adjusting the volume 179
Aids for changing fuses 357
Air bags 61
BabySmart
TM
deactivation system 72, 385
Children 62
Front 65
Passenger 65
Safety guidelines 64
Side impact 66
Window curtain 66
Air conditioning (cooling) 173
Turning off 173
Turning on 173Air conditioning refrigerant 375
Air distribution
Adjusting 170
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 171
Activating 171
Deactivating 172
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable 174
Air volume
Adjusting 170
Alarm
Audible 78, 85
Canceling 86, 88
Visual 85
Alarm system
Anti-theft* 85
Tow-away* 87
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 344, 385
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 380
Antiglare
Automatic* 162
Manual 161

395 Index
Standing lamps, front 333, 336, 338
Standing lamps, rear 333, 340
Tail lamp unit 339
Tail lamps 333, 340
Turn signal lamps,
front 333, 336, 338
Turn signal lamps,
rear 333, 340
Button
Audio system 178
C
CAC 385
California
Important notice 11
Calling up
Maintenance service indicator 285
Range (distance to empty) 148
CAN system 385
Cargo area see Cargo compartmentCargo compartment
Fuse box in 359
Lighting 115
Parcel net 226
Storage compartment inside 227
Tailgate 94
Tie-down rings 233
Cargo tie-down rings 233
Catalytic converter 264
CD changer* 193
CD changer* operation 195
CD player*
Operating 127
CD* operation 193
Center console 27
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 27, 65, 72, 300
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Center console ashtray 238
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 133Central locking
Automatic 95
From inside 96
Locking from inside 96
Switch 96
Switching on/off
(control system) 143
Unlocking from inside 96
Central locking switch 96
Central unlocking
Switch 96
Unlocking from inside 96
Central unlocking switch 96
Certification label 364
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey) 331
CDs 193
Changing key setting 145
Charging
Vehicle battery 348

399 Index
Doors
Message in display 311
Opening from inside vehicle 93
Opening from the outside 91
Downhill driving
Cruise control 224
Downshifting 154
Drink holder see Cup holders
Drinking and driving 257
Driving
Driving abroad 263
General instructions 43, 257
Hydroplaning 260
In winter 262
Problems 54
Safety systems 79
Through standing water 263
Driving abroad 263
Driving instructions 257
Driving off 259Driving safety systems
4MATIC 84
ABS 79
BAS 80
ESP 81
Driving systems 223
Cruise control 223
Driving safety systems 79
E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 97
Activating 144
Electrical fuses 356
Electrical outlet 240
Electrical outlet in cargo
compartment 240
Electrical outlet in rear
passenger compartment 240
Electrical system
Technical data 370
Electronic Stability Program see ESPEmergency call
911 213
Emergency call system* 242
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 244
With Tele Aid* 243
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 160
Emergency operations
Closing power
tilt/sliding sunroof* 329
Locking the vehicle 327
Opening power
tilt/sliding sunroof* 329
Remote door unlock 248
Unlocking the vehicle 326
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control 265
Emission control information label 364
Ending
A call (telephone*) 150

400 IndexEngine
Compartment 270
Starting with
automatic transmission 47
Starting with the SmartKey 47
Technical data 366
Turning off with the SmartKey 57
Engine cleaning 289
Engine compartment 270
Fuse box in 358
Hood 270
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 25, 296
Engine number 364, 386
Engine oil 272
Adding 274
Additives 375
Checking level 269, 272
Consumption 272
Display messages 273, 312–313
Filler neck 274
Messages in display 273, 312–313
Viscosity 386Engine oil level
Checking 269, 272
Engine oils 375
ESP 81, 386
Four wheel electronic
traction system with ESP 84
Messages in display 304–305
Switching off 82
Switching on 83
Warning lamp 25, 298
ETD 69, 386
Safety guidelines 64
Ethanol fuel
At the gas station 267
Requirements 377
Switching fuels 378
Exterior lamp switch 49, 108
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 141
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position* for 146F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 133
Fastening the seat belts 43
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 225
First aid kit 321
Flat tire 342
Lowering the vehicle 346
Minispare wheel 324
Mounting the Minispare wheel 342
Preparing the vehicle 342
Flexible fuel vehicles 377
At the gas station 267
Switching fuels 378
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fog lamp, rear
Message in display 317
Replacing bulb 333
Switching on 112

401 Index
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 333
Switching on 111
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC) with ESP 84
4MATIC 84
Front air bags 65
Front fog lamps
Indicator lamp 108
Switching on 111
Front lamps
Bi-Xenon* type 337
Halogen-type 335
Messages in display 315–318
Replacing bulbs 333, 335
Switching on 108
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 27, 65, 72, 300
Front seat head restraints
Installing, manual seat 99
Installing, power seat* 100Manual seat 99
Power seat* 100
Removing, manual seat 99
Removing, power seat* 100
Front seats
Heating* 104
FSS (Flexible Service System)
(Canada vehicles) 284, 386
Fuel 268
Additives 377
Cruising range 378
E85 (Ethanol fuel) 378
Fuel reserve warning lamp 299
Gasoline additives 377
Premium unleaded
gasoline 268, 374, 376
Requirements 376, 377
Switching (Flexible fuel vehicle) 378
Technical data 373, 374
Fuel additives 377
Fuel cap
Message in display 297, 314Fuel consumption statistics
After start 147
Since last reset 147
Fuel filler flap 267
Locking 267
Opening in an emergency 328
Unlocking 267
Fuel gauge 25
Fuel requirements 376
For ethanol fuel 377
Fuel reserve
Warning lamp 25
Fuel tank
Capacity 374
Filler flap 267
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 373
Functions (control system) 120, 123
Resetting 131
Fuse box
In cargo compartment 359
In engine compartment 358

402 IndexFuse chart 357
Fuse extractor 357
Fuses 356
Aids for changing fuses 357
Fuse box in cargo compartment 359
F us e box i n engi ne c om p art me nt 3 58
Fuse chart 357
Fuse extractor 357
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment 357
Spare fuses 357
G
Garage door opener* 249
Gasoline additives 377
Gasoline see Fuel
Gear range 386
Automatic transmission 155
Limiting 155
Shifting into optimal 154Gear range limit
Canceling 154
Gear selector lever 46, 152
Cleaning 291
Lock 46
Position (automatic
transmission) 119, 152, 156
Global
Locking 91
Unlocking 91
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 234
Closing 234
Locking 234
Opening 234
Unlocking 234
Good visibility 161
GPS 386H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 335
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 291
Hazard warning flasher 113
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Head restraints 99
Front seats, manual seat 99
Front seats, power seat* 100
Manual seat 37
Power seat* 38
Rear seats 100
Head unit
Time synchronization* with 135
Headlamp cleaning system* 277
Headlamp shut-off delay see
Delayed shut-off, exterior lamps