2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C WAGON mirror

397 Index
Control system 119, 386
AUDIO menu 125
Convenience submenu 144
Display digital speedometer 125
Display outside temperature 125
Functions 120, 123
Instrument cluster
submenu 133, 135
Lighting submenu 139
Menus 122, 123
Multifunction display 119
Multifunction steering wheel 120
NAV* menu 128
Selecting radio system 126
Selecting satellite radio* system 126
Settings menu 130
Standard display menu 124
Submenu Time/Date 135
Submenus 121, 123
TEL* menu 148
Trip computer menu 146
Vehicle status message
memory menu 128
Vehicle submenu 143Controller Area Network see CAN system
Convenience submenu 144
Activating
easy-entry/exit feature* 144
Setting key dependency 145
Setting parking position* for
exterior rear view mirror 146
Coolant 275
Adding 275
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 379
Capacities 373
Checking level 275
Messages in display 308–310
Temperature 266
Temperature gauge 117
Coolant level
Checking 269, 275
Coolant temperature gauge 25
Coolants 379
Cruise control 223, 386
Canceling 224
Driving downhill 224
Driving uphill 224Fine adjustment 225
Message in display 311
Setting current speed 224
Setting speeds 225
Cruise control lever 223
Cruising range, fuel 378
Cup holder
In rear seat armrest 237
Cup holders
Cleaning 291
In front of seat armrest 236
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
D
Date (day)
Setting 138
Date (month)
Setting 137
Date (year)
Setting 139
Daytime running lamp mode 110
Setting 140

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

404 IndexInstalling
Infant and child restraint systems 74
Parcel net in cargo compartment 227
Towing eye bolt 355
Twin-reel roller blind 229
Wiper blades 341
Instrument cluster 24, 116, 387
Cleaning 290
Coolant temperature gauge 117
Illumination 116
Lamps in 294–299
Multifunction display 119
Outside temperature indicator 118
Selecting language 134
Instrument lighting 116
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 114
Activating automatic control 114
Deactivating automatic control 114
Delayed shut-off 143
Manual operation 114Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Antiglare 161
Interior storage spaces 234
Armrest 235
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 237
Cup holders in front of
seat armrest 236
Glove box 234
Parcel net in front
passenger footwell 238
Intermittent wiping
Rear window wiper 53
Windshield wipers 52
J
Jack 321, 322
Jump starting 350K
Key 183
Key dependency memory
Settings 145
Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 326
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 91
Checking the batteries 93
Factory setting 91
Global locking 91
Global unlocking 91
Loss of 93
Messages in display 314
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 90
Restoring to factory setting 92
Selective setting 91
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 159, 387
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 133
Km/h or mph in speedometer 133

407 Index
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 292
Mechanical key 326
Memory
TV station 192
Memory function* 105, 387
Recalling positions
from memory 106
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 107
Storing key dependent settings 106
Menus 120
AUDIO 125
In control system 122, 123
NAV* 128
Settings menu 130
Standard display 124
Submenus 121
TEL* 148
Trip computer 146
Vehicle status message memory 128Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 133
Minispare wheel 324, 369
Bolts 325
Mounting 342
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position* 163
Adjusting 41
Automatic antiglare*
for interior mirror 162
Automatic antiglare* for
rear view mirror 162
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 146
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 107MON 268, 387
Motor Octane Number see MON
Mph or km/h in speedometer 133
Multicontour seats* 103
Multifunction display 119, 387
Displaying gear range 155
Selecting language 134
Setting date (day) 138
Setting date (month) 137
Setting date (year) 139
Multifunction display messages
ABS 302
BAS 303
Brake fluid 307
Brake pads 307
Coolant 308–310
Cruise control 311
Display 311
Doors 311
Engine oil 312–313

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

411 Index
Rear fog lamp 333
Bulb 333
Indicator lamp 108
Switching on 112
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 339
Rear lamps
Messages in display 315–318
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 100
Rear passenger compartment,
adjustable air vents 174
Rear seat ashtray 239
Rear seat head restraints 100
Adjusting 100
Adjusting tilt 102
Folding back 101
Installing 102
Outer seats 102
Placing upright 101
Removing 102Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 165
Rear window wiper 53
Intermittent wiping 53
Wiping rear window
with washer fluid 53
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 349
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 249
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 375
Refueling 267
Regular checks 269
Reinstalling vehicle battery 348
Remote control
SmartKey 90
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 248Removing
Parcel net in cargo compartment 227
Twin-reel roller blind 229
Vehicle battery 348
Wheel 344
Wiper blades 341
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 340
Brake lamp bulbs 340
Bulbs 332
Fog lamp bulb, rear 340
Front lamp bulbs 333, 335
Fuses 357
High beam bulbs 336
High beam bulbs
(xenon-type* headlamps) 337
License plate lamp bulbs 340
Low beam bulbs 335
Parking lamp bulbs, front 336, 338
Parking lamp bulbs, rear 340
Rear lamp bulbs 333, 339

413 Index
Seats 97
Adjusting 35
Easy entry/exit feature* 97
Heating* 104
Manual seat 36
Multicontour seat* 103
Power seat* 38
Split rear bench seat 230
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 233
Selecting
Automatic time change
(Daylight Saving Time
(DST) summer/winter) 137
Display for status indicator 134
station (satellite radio) 190
Selecting radio mode 183
Selector lever see gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmart
TM air bag
deactivation system 72
Tele Aid* 243Service
Parts 362
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 363
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 279
Service see Maintenance
Service System see FSS
Setting
Convenience functions 132, 144
Cruise control 224
Date (day) 138
Date (month) 137
Date (year) 139
Daytime running lamp mode 140
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 107
Higher speed in cruise control 225
Hours (clock) 135
Individual vehicle settings 130
Instrument lighting 116
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 143Key dependent memory 145
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 139
Language, multifunction display 134
Locator lighting 141
Lower speed in cruise control 225
Miles/kilometers
in speedometer 133
Minutes (clock) 136
Night security illumination 141
Parking position* for exterior
rear view mirrors 146
Radio station 190
Slower speed in cruise control 225
Speed in cruise control 225
Speedometer display mode 133
Temperature (interior) 169
Temperature indicator 133
Time display mode (Clock) 137
Units
Speedometer 133
Temperature 133

418 IndexTire inflation pressure
Checking 269, 279
Tire speed rating 261, 389
Tire traction 261
Tires 278, 367
Consumer information 382
Direction of rotation 279
Driving instructions 260
Retreads 278
Rims and tires 367
Rotating 281
Service life 279
Temperature 280
Temperature grades 383
Traction 382
Tread depth 282
Wear pattern 281
Winter 282
Tools 321Tow away alarm*
Canceling alarm 88
Tow-away alarm* 87
Arming 87
Disarming 87
Disarming for transport 87
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 355
Towing the vehicle 352
Traction 158, 389
Traction (Tires) 382
Transmission gear selector lever
Unlocking manually 328
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 263
Tread depth (tires) 282
Tread wear 382
Trim panel
Closing 359
Opening 359Trip computer 146
Trip odometer
Resetting 117
Trunk see Cargo compartment
Turn signal lamps, front
Messages in display 318
Replacing bulbs 333
Turn signal lamps, in mirrors
Messages in display 318
Turn signal lamps, rear
Messages in display 318
Replacing bulbs 333
Turn signals 50
Additional in mirrors 333
Cleaning lenses 289
Front bulbs 333
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 333
Turning inward
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 237