2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C WAGON heater

ContentsOperation......................................... 255
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ......... 256
Driving instructions ............................ 257
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 257
Drinking and driving ..................... 257
Pedals .......................................... 257
Power assistance ......................... 257
Brakes .......................................... 258
Driving off..................................... 259
Parking ......................................... 259
Tires ............................................. 260
Hydroplaning ................................ 260
Tire traction .................................. 261
Tire speed rating .......................... 261
Winter driving instructions ........... 262
Standing water ............................. 263
Passenger compartment .............. 263
Driving abroad .............................. 263
Control and operation of radio
transmitter ................................... 264
Catalytic converter ....................... 264
Emission control........................... 265
Coolant temperature .................... 266At the gas station .............................. 267
Refueling ...................................... 267
Check regularly and before
a long trip ..................................... 269
Engine compartment ......................... 270
Hood ............................................ 270
Engine oil ..................................... 272
Transmission fluid level ................ 274
Coolant level ................................ 275
Battery ......................................... 276
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 277
Tires and wheels ................................ 278
Important guidelines .................... 278
Life of tire..................................... 279
Direction of rotation ..................... 279
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 279
Rotating tires ............................... 281Winter driving .................................... 282
Winter tires .................................. 282
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 283
Snow chains................................. 283
Maintenance...................................... 284
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 285
Maintenance service term
exceeded ..................................... 285
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 285
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator .......................... 286
Vehicle care....................................... 287
Cleaning and care of the
vehicle ......................................... 287

283 Operation
Winter driving
Block heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block
heater.
The electrical cable may be installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Snow chains
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:


Use of snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations.


Snow chains should only be used on
the rear wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer's mounting instructions.


Only use snow chains that are
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
be glad to advise you on this subject.


Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
iWhen driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the ESP
(page 81) before setting the vehicle
in motion. This will improve the
vehicle‘s traction.
!Even on vehicles with all-wheel-drive
use snow chains on rear tires only.
Use of snow chains is not permissible
with tire size:

T 125/90 R16 98M

378 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Switching fuels
For best performance and driveability it is
recommended to use either one or the
other fuel. A refueling pattern that
alternates between the two different fuels
should be avoided if possible.
When switching fuels, make sure:

Fuel level is below half full.


Fuel level is above reserve (fuel reserve
warning lamp is not lit).


Amount of added fuel is more than
5gallons (20liters).


Ignition is off during refill.


Immediately after refueling engine is
started and operated for at least five
minutes.
These precautions and recommendations
are supposed to prevent any difficulties
when starting and operating the engine
which otherwise may be experienced
before the engine has fully adapted to the
different fuel.If in spite of these recommendations the
engine does not perform properly, adding
more gasoline [at least 3 gallons
(12 liters)] to the fuel may improve the
engine behavior.
Cold weather performance
It is possible that starting times will signif-
icantly increase at temperatures
below 32°F (0°C). At low temperatures
the use of a block heater (Canada only) is
recommended (see an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information). Rough idling may also be
experienced at such temperatures before
the engine is fully warmed up.Hot weather performance
At ambient temperatures above 95°F
(35°C) start times may increase and be
accompanied by a rough idle following the
start.
Cruising range
E85 fuel contains less energy per gallon
than gasoline. To make sure that engine
performance with ethanol fuel is similar to
that when using gasoline, the engine must
burn more ethanol fuel. As a result, it is to
be expected that the fuel consumption will
increase when using E85 compared to
gasoline operation.
Maintenance
Please inform your Mercedes-Benz Center
if you use or have used E85 fuel when your
vehicle is delivered for maintenance or
repairs.
!E85 fuel is unsuitable for use when
ambient temperatures fall below 14°F
(-10°C).
iUse of E85 may reduce your driving
range.

394 IndexB
BabySmart
TM
Air bag deactivation system 72, 385
Compatible child seats 72, 385
Self-test 72
Backrest
Folding forward 230
Folding rearward 231
Backrest contour
Adjusting 103
Backrest side bolsters
Adjusting 103
Backrest tilt
Manual seat 36
Power seat* 38
Backup lamps
Messages in display 315
Replacing bulbs 333
BAS 80, 385
Messages in display 303
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 331
Check lamp 92
Checking 93Battery discharged
Jump starting 350
Battery, vehicle 276, 347
Charging 348
Disconnecting 348
Reconnecting 349
Reinstalling 348
Removing 348
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 385
Bi-Xenon type*
Front lamp bulbs 337
Block heater (Canada only) 283
Blocking
Rear door window operation 77
Bolts
For Minispare wheel 325
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid 375
Checking 269
Message in display 307
Brake lamp bulbs 333
Brake lamp, high mounted 333
Brake lamps
Messages in display 315Brake pads
Message in display 307
Brakes 258
Warning lamp 25, 295
Break-in period 256
Bulbs, replacing 332
Additional turn signals 333
Backup lamps 333, 340
Brake lamps 333, 340
Fog lamp, rear 333, 340
Fog lamps, front 333
Front lamps 333
High beam flasher 333
High beam headlamps 333
High mounted brake lamp 333
License plate lamps 333, 340
Low beam headlamps 333
Parking lamps, front 333, 336, 338
Parking lamps, rear 333, 340
Rear lamps 333
Side marker lamps, front 333, 338
Side marker lamps, rear 333, 340

421 Index
Windshield
Defogging 170
Refilling washer fluid 277
Replacing wiper blades 341
Washer fluid 277, 381
Washer system 381
Windshield washer fluid 381
Message in display 320
Mixing ratio 381
Refilling 277
Windshield washer system 381
Windshield wipers 50
Fast wiper speed 51
Intermittent wiping 52
Replacing wiper blades 341
Single wipe 52
Switching on 51
Wiping windshield
with washer fluid 52Winter driving 282
Block heater (Canada only) 283
Snow chains 283
Tires 282
Winter driving instructions 262
Winter tires 282
Wiper blades
Cleaning 290
Installing 341
Removing 341
Replacing 341
Wiping
Rear window with washer fluid 53
Windshield with washer fluid 52
Wood trims
Cleaning 292X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon* 385