2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C WAGON brake light

393 Index
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system*
Arming 86
Canceling alarm 86
Disarming 86
Anti-theft systems 85
Anti-theft alarm system* 85
Immobilizer 85
Tow-away alarm* 87
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest
Changing inclination of 235
Storage spaces 235
Armrest in rear
passenger compartment 236
Ashtrays 238
ATF 274
AUDIO menu 125
Selecting radio station 126
Selecting satellite radio* station 126Audio system 175
Audio and telephone, operation 175
Button and soft key operation 178
CD* operation 193
Operating and display elements 176
Operating safety 175
Operation 178
Radio operation 183
Switching off 179
Switching on 178
Telephone* operation 200
Automatic antiglare*
for rear view mirror 162
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(control system) 143
Automatic headlamp mode 109
Automatic lighting control
Activating 114
Deactivating 114
Automatic locking when driving 95Automatic shift program
Automatic transmission 158
Automatic time change
(Daylight Saving Time
(DST) summer/winter) 137
Automatic transmission 152
Accelerator position 159
Automatic shift program 158
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 160
Fluid level 274
Gear ranges 155
Gear selector lever 46, 152
Gear selector lever position 152, 156
Gear shifting malfunctions 160
Kickdown 159
Manual shifting 154
One-touch gearshifting 154
Program mode selector switch,
automatic shift program 158
Starting with 47
Transmission fluid 274
Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATF

396 IndexChecking
Brake fluid 269
Coolant level 269, 275
Engine oil level 269, 272
Tire inflation pressure 269
Vehicle lighting 269
Washer reservoir level 269
Child safety 69
Air bags 62
Infant and child
restraint systems 66, 69
LATCH-type child seat anchors 75
Child safety switch see
Blocking of rear door window operation
Child seat anchors see
LATCH-type child seat anchors
Cigarette lighter 239
Cleaning
Cloth upholstery 292
Cup holders 291
Gear selector lever 291
Hard plastic trim items 291Headlamps 161
Headliner and shelf below
rear window 291
Instrument cluster 290
Leather upholstery 291
Light alloy wheels 290
MB Tex upholstery 292
Plastic and rubber parts 292
Rear window 53
Seat belts 291
Steering wheel 291
Upholstery 291
Windows 290
Windshield 52
Wiper blades 290
Wood trims 292
Climate control 166
Clock 25, 119, 135, 136
Closing
Cup holder, in rear seat armrest 238
Glove box 234
Hood 271
Tailgate 94Tilt/sliding sunroof* 219
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
in an emergency 329
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
with SmartKey 221
Windows 215, 216
Windows with SmartKey 217
Cloth upholstery
Cleaning 292
Cockpit 22, 385
Cockpit Management and
Data System see COMAND*
Collapsible wheel chock 323
COMAND* 386
COMAND* see
separate operating instructions
Combination switch 112
High beam flasher 49
Rear window wiper 53
Turn signals 50
Windshield wipers 50
Consumer information 382
Control and operation of
radio transmitter 264

405 Index
L
Labels, identification 364
Lamp bulbs, exterior 332
Lamp sensor
Message in display 316
Lamps, exterior
Front 333
Light sensor 316
Messages in display 315–318
Rear 333
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 294
Battery (SmartKey) 91
Brakes 25, 295
Engine diagnostics 296, 299
Engine malfunction 25, 296–297
ESP 25, 298
Front fog lamps 108
Front passenger
front air bag off 27, 65, 72, 300
Fuel reserve 25, 299
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 294–299Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 284
Rear fog lamp 108
Seat belt telltale 25, 299
SRS 25, 61, 299
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 134
Setting 134
LATCH-type child seat anchors 75
Folding back 76
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 365
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 291
Lever for voice control system* 23
License plate lamps
Messages in display 316
Replacing bulbs 333
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 290
Technical data 368
Light sensor 316
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 108
Automatic headlamp mode 109
Cargo compartment 115
Combination switch 112
Daytime running lamp mode 110
Door entry lamps 115
Exterior lamp switch 108
Front fog lamps 111
High beams 112
Instrument cluster illumination 116
Instruments 116
Interior 114
Locator lighting 111
Low beam 108
Manual headlamp mode 109
Night security illumination 111
Parking lamps 108
Rear fog lamp 112
Settings (control system) 139
Standing lamps 108
Limiting the gear range 155
Limp Home Mode 160

409 Index
Operating
Audio system 175
CD player* 127
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Navigation system* 128
Radio 126
Radio transmitters 264
Satellite radio* 126
Telephone* 148, 175, 200
Vehicle outside
the USA and Canada 13
Operating safety
Audio system 175
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 289
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 100, 102
Outside temperature 125
Outside temperature indicator 118
Overdue maintenance service 285
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 387P
Paintwork 288
Panic alarm* 78
Panic button on SmartKey 78
Parcel net
In cargo compartment 226
In front passenger footwell 238
Parking 55, 259
Parking brake 47, 55
Engaging 55
Message in display 307
Releasing 47
Parking lamps
Messages in display 317
Parking lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 333
Parking lamps, rear
Replacing bulbs 333
Parking position*
Exterior rear view
mirrors 107, 146, 163Partition net 228
Parts service 362
Passenger compartment 263
Interior lighting 114
Interior rear view mirror 41
Main fuse box in 357
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell 238
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 257
Performance
In cold weather 378
In hot weather 378
Phone book*
Loading 150
Quick search 151
Phone number*
Dialing 150
Redialing 151
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 292

416 Index
Lighting 139
Resetting functions in
Control system 131
Selecting 131
Settings menu 131
Time/Date 135
Vehicle 143
Substitute lamps
Bulbs 332
Sun visors 164
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 378
Switching off
Audio system 178
Automatic central locking
(control system) 143
Delayed (exterior lamps) 141
Engine 57
ESP 82
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 56
Seat heating* 104Switching on
Audio system 178
Automatic central locking
(control system) 143
ESP 83
Front fog lamps 111
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 49
High beam headlamps 49
High beams 112
Low beam headlamps 49
Rear fog lamp 112
Seat heating* 104
Windshield wipers 51
Symbols 15
Synchronizing
Power windows 218
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 222T
Tachometer 25, 118
Overspeed range 118
Tail lamps
Cleaning 289
Messages in display 317
Replacing bulbs 333, 339
Tailgate
Closing 94
Message in display 320
Opening 94
Tar stains 288
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 375
Brake fluid 375
Coolant 373
Coolants 379
Electrical system 370
Engine 366
Engine oil additives 375
Engine oils 375
Flexible fuel vehicles 377

420 Index
Instrument cluster 290
Leather upholstery 291
Light alloy wheels 290
MB Tex upholstery 292
Ornamental moldings 289
Paintwork 288
Plastic and rubber parts 292
Power washer 288
Seat belts 291
Side markers 289
Steering wheel 291
Tail lamps 289
Tar stains 288
Turn signals 289
Upholstery 291
Vehicle washing 289
Window cleaning 290
Wiper blades 290
Wood trims 292
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 322Vehicle lighting
Checking 269
Vehicle status message memory 128
Calling up 128
Clearing 129
Vehicle status messages
Displaying 129
Vehicle tool kit 321
Alignment bolt 322
Collapsible wheel chock 322
Fuse extractor 322
Gloves 322
Jack 322
Spare fuses 322
Spare wheel bolts 322
Towing eye bolt 322
Vehicle jack 322
Wheel wrench 322
Vehicle washing 289
VIN 364, 389
Voice control system* 389
Hands-free microphone 29W
Warning lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 66
Parking brake 48
Warranty coverage 363
Washer fluid
Wiping rear window with 53
Wiping windshield with 52
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level
Checking 269
Washing the vehicle 287
Wear pattern (tires) 281
Weights 372
Wheel change
Tightening torque 346
Wheels
Tires and wheels 278
Window curtain air bags 66
Windows see Side windows