2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C WAGON phone

389 Technical terms
Tele Aid* System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and
manual emergency, roadside assis-
tance and information. Tele Aid is
initially activated by completing a
subscriber agreement and placing an
acquaintance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational
provided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not
damaged and cellular and GPS
coverage is available.Telematics*
A combination of the terms “tele-
communications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is
approved.
Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the
road via the tires.VIN
(V
ehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice control system*
1
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio
systems (radio, CD, etc.).
1Feature description is based on preliminary infor-
mation at time of printing. At time of printing, no
date for availability of voice control had been set.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details and availability for your vehicle model.

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

398 IndexDeactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 173
Air recirculation mode 172
Alarm 86
Anti-theft alarm system* 86
Central locking (control system) 143
Climate control 167
Climate control system 169
Cruise control 224
Defrosting 171
Engine with the SmartKey 57
ESP 82
Exterior lamps 109
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 141
Hazard warning flasher 113
Headlamps 56
Immobilizer 85
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 143
Rear window defroster 165
Seat heating* 104
Tow-away alarm* 87
Deep water see Standing waterDefogging
Windshield 170
Defrosting 171
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 141
Interior lighting 143
Dialing
A number (telephone*) 150
Difficulties
While driving see
Problems while driving
With starting 47
Digital clock 119
Digital speedometer 125
Direction of rotation (tires) 279
Discharged battery
Jump starting 350
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 348
Display
Messages in display 311Display elements
Audio system 176
Displays
Digital speedometer 125
Maintenance service indicator 284
Outside temperature 125
Selecting display for
status indicator 134
Showing vehicle status
messages 129
Symbol messages 306
Text messages 302
Vehicle status messages 301
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 148
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 115
Door handle 93
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 248

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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

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

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

408 Index
ESP 304–305
Fuel cap 297, 314
Hood 314
Key, SmartKey 314
Lamps, exterior 315–318
Oil 312–313
Parking brake 307
Restraint system 305
Seat belt system 319
SRS 305
Steering gear oil level 319
Tailgate 320
Tele Aid* 320
Telephone* 320
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 320
Windshield washer fluid 320
Multifunction steering
wheel 26, 120, 387
Buttons 120N
Navigation system*
Operating 128
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 111
Setting 141
O
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 69
Fastening the seat belt 43
Infant and child restraint systems 69
LATCH-type child seat anchors 75
Seat belts 43, 64
Odometer, main 119
Oil
Adding 274
Filler neck 274Oil level see Engine oil level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 154
Canceling gear range limit 154
Downshifting 154
Upshifting 154
Opening
Cup holder, in rear seat armrest 238
Doors from the inside 93
Fuel filler flap 268
Fuel filler flap manually 328
Glove box 234
Hood 270
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
in an emergency 329
Side windows 215
Tailgate 94
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 219, 329
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
with SmartKey 221
Windows 215
Windows with SmartKey 217

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