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408 Index
Starting with 47
Steering wheel gearshift control
(C 55 AMG only) 164
Transmission fluid 282
B
BabySmart
TM
Air bag deactivation system 70, 399
Compatible child seats 70, 399
Self-test 70
Backrest
Folding forward 238
Folding rearward 238
Backrest contour
Adjusting 104
Backrest side bolsters
Adjusting 104
Backrest tilt
Manual seat 36
Power seat* 38
Backup lamps
Messages in display 323
Replacing bulbs 345BAS 78, 399
Messages in display 311
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 343
Check lamp 90
Checking 91
Battery discharged
Jump starting 363
Battery, vehicle 284, 360
Charging 361
Disconnecting 361
Reconnecting 362
Reinstalling 361
Removing 361
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 399
Bi-Xenon type*
Front lamp bulbs 349
Block heater (Canada only) 291
Blocking
Rear door window operation 75
Bolts
For spare wheel 336Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid 390
Checking 277
Message in display 315
Brake lamp bulbs 345
Brake lamp, high mounted 345
Brake lamps
Messages in display 323
Brake pads
Message in display 315
Brakes 266
Warning lamp 25, 303
Break-in period 264
Bulbs, replacing 344
Additional turn signals 345
Backup lamps 345, 351
Brake lamps 345, 351
Fog lamp, rear 345, 351
Fog lamps, front 345
Front lamps 345
High beam flasher 345
High beam headlamps 345
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High mounted brake lamp 345
License plate lamps 345, 351
Low beam headlamps 345
Parking lamps, front 345, 348, 350
Parking lamps, rear 345, 351
Rear lamps 345
Side marker lamps, front 345, 350
Side marker lamps, rear 345, 351
Standing lamps, front 345, 348, 350
Standing lamps, rear 345, 351
Tail lamp unit 351
Tail lamps 345, 351
Turn signal lamps,
front 345, 348, 350
Turn signal lamps,
rear 345, 351
Button
Audio system 186C
CAC 399
California
Important notice 11
Calling up
Maintenance service indicator 293
Range (distance to empty) 150
CAN system 399
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings* 240
Catalytic converter 273
CD changer* 201
CD changer* operation 203
CD player*
Operating 129
CD* operation 201
Center console 27
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 27, 63, 70, 308
Lower part 28
Upper part 27Center console ashtray 245
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 135
Central locking
Automatic 96
From inside 96
Locking from inside 96
Switch 96
Switching on/off
(control system) 145
Unlocking from inside 96
Central locking switch 96
Central unlocking
Switch 96
Unlocking from inside 96
Central unlocking switch 96
Certification label 376
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey) 343
CDs 201
Changing key setting 147
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410 IndexCharging
Vehicle battery 361
Checking
Brake fluid 277
Coolant level 277, 283
Engine oil level 277, 280
Tire inflation pressure 277
Vehicle lighting 277
Washer reservoir level 277
Child safety 67
Air bags 60
Infant and child restraint
systems 64, 67
LATCH-type child seat anchors 73
Child safety switch see
Blocking of rear door window operation
Child seat anchors see
LATCH-type child seat anchors
Cigarette lighter 246
Cleaning
Cloth upholstery 300
Cup holders 299
Gear selector lever 299Hard plastic trim items 299
Headlamps 168
Headliner and shelf below
rear window 299
Instrument cluster 298
Leather upholstery 299
Light alloy wheels 298
MB Tex upholstery 300
Plastic and rubber parts 300
Seat belts 299
Steering wheel 299
Upholstery 299
Windows 298
Windshield 52
Wiper blades 298
Wood trims 300
Climate control 174
Clock 25, 121, 137, 138
Closing
Cup holder, in rear seat armrest 245
Glove box 241
Hood 279Tilt/sliding sunroof* 227
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
in an emergency 341
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
with SmartKey 229
Trunk lid 94
Windows 223, 224
Windows with SmartKey 225
Cloth upholstery
Cleaning 300
Cockpit 22, 399
Cockpit Management and
Data System see COMAND*
Collapsible tire 383
Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only) 334
Collapsible wheel chock 332
COMAND* 400
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Combination switch 113
High beam flasher 50
Turn signals 50
Windshield wipers 51
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412 IndexD
Date (day)
Setting 140
Date (month)
Setting 139
Date (year)
Setting 141
Daytime running lamp mode 111
Setting 142
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 181
Air recirculation mode 180
Alarm 84
Anti-theft alarm system* 84
Central locking (control system) 145
Climate control 175
Climate control system 177
Cruise control 232
Defrosting 179
Engine with the SmartKey 56ESP 80
Exterior lamps 110
Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 143
Hazard warning flasher 114
Headlamps 55
Immobilizer 83
Interior lighting delayed shut-off 145
Manual shift program
(C 55 AMG only) 167
Rear window defroster 173
Seat heating* 105
Tow-away alarm* 85
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 178
Defrosting 178
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 143
Interior lighting 145
Dialing
A number (telephone*) 152Difficulties
While driving see
Problems while driving
With starting 47
Digital clock 121
Digital speedometer 127
Direction of rotation (tires) 287
Discharged battery
Jump starting 363
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 361
Display
Messages in display 319
Display elements
Audio system 184
Displays
Digital speedometer 127
Maintenance service indicator 292
Outside temperature 127
Selecting display for
status indicator 136
Showing vehicle status
messages 131
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Symbol messages 314
Text messages 310
Vehicle status messages 309
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 150
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 116
Door handle 92
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 255
Doors
Message in display 319
Opening from inside vehicle 92
Opening from the outside 89
Downhill driving
Cruise control 232
Downshifting 158
Manual transmission 155
Drink holder see Cup holders
Drinking and driving 265Driving
Driving abroad 272
General instructions 43, 265
Hydroplaning 268
In winter 270
Problems 53
Safety systems 77
Through standing water 271
Driving abroad 272
Driving instructions 265
Driving off 267
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 82
ABS 77
BAS 78
ESP 79
Driving systems 231
Cruise control 231
Driving safety systems 77E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 98
Activating 146
Electrical fuses 369
Electrical outlet in
rear passenger compartment 247
Electrical system
Technical data 384
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call
911 221
Emergency call system* 249
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 251
With Tele Aid* 250
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 167
Emergency operations
Closing power tilt/sliding
sunroof* 341
Locking the vehicle 338
Opening power tilt/sliding
sunroof* 341
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414 Index
Releasing trunk lid from inside 95
Remote door unlock 255
Unlocking the vehicle 337
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETD
Emission control 273
Emission control information label 376
Ending
A call (telephone*) 152
Engine
Compartment 278
Starting with automatic
transmission* 47
Starting with manual
transmission 46
Starting with the SmartKey,
automatic transmission* 47
Starting with the SmartKey,
manual transmission 46
Technical data 378
Turning off with the SmartKey 56
Engine cleaning 297Engine compartment 278
Fuse box in 370
Hood 278
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 25, 304
Engine number 376, 400
Engine oil 279
Adding 281
Additives 390
Checking level 277, 280
Consumption 279
Display messages 280, 320–321
Filler neck,
C 230 Kompressor
(all models) 282
Filler neck,
C 240 (all models),
C 320 (all models),
C 55 AMG 282
Messages in display 280, 320–321
Viscosity 400Engine oil level
Checking 277, 280
Engine oils 390
ESP 79, 400
Four wheel electronic traction
system with ESP 82
Messages in display 312–313
Switching off 80
Switching on 81
Warning lamp 25, 306
ETD 67, 400
Safety guidelines 62
Ethanol fuel
At the gas station 275
Requirements 392
Switching fuels 393
Exterior lamp switch 49, 109
Exterior lamps
Delayed shut-off 143
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position* for 148
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416 IndexFuel cap
Message in display 305, 322
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 149
Since last reset 149
Fuel filler flap 275
Locking 275
Opening in an emergency 339
Unlocking 275
Fuel gauge 25
Fuel requirements 391
For ethanol fuel 392
Fuel reserve
Warning lamp 25
Fuel tank
Capacity 388
Filler flap 275
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 387
Functions (control system) 122, 125
Resetting 133Fuse box
In engine compartment 370
In trunk 371
Fuse chart 369
Fuse extractor 369, 371
Fuses 369
Aids for changing fuses 369
Fuse box in engine compartment 370
Fuse box in trunk 371
Fuse chart 369
Fuse extractor 369, 371
Main fuse box in
passenger compartment 370
Spare fuses 369
G
Garage door opener* 256
Gasoline additives 392
Gasoline see Fuel
Gear range 400
Automatic transmission* 159
Limiting 159
Shifting into optimal 158Gear range limit
Canceling 158
Gear selector lever 47, 156
Cleaning 299
Lock 47
Position (Automatic
transmission*) 121, 160
Position (automatic
transmission*) 156
Gearshift lever 46, 155
Global
Locking 89
Unlocking 89
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 241
Closing 241
Locking 241
Opening 241
Unlocking 241
Good visibility 168
GPS 400
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419 Index
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 89
Checking the batteries 91
Factory setting 89
Global locking 89
Global unlocking 89
Loss of 91
Messages in display 322
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 88
Restoring to factory setting 90
Selective setting 89
Starting the engine,
automatic transmission* 47
Starting the engine,
manual transmission 46
Turning off the engine 56
Unlocking the trunk lid 91
Unlocking with 32
Kickdown 163, 401
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 135
Km/h or mph in speedometer 135L
Labels, identification 376
Lamp bulbs, exterior 344
Lamp sensor
Message in display 324
Lamps, exterior
Front 345
Light sensor 324
Messages in display 323–326
Rear 345
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 302
Battery (SmartKey) 89
Brakes 25, 303
Engine diagnostics 304, 307
Engine malfunction 25, 304–305
ESP 25, 306
Front fog lamps 109
Front passenger
front air bag off 27, 63, 70, 308
Fuel reserve 25, 307
High beam headlamps 25Instrument cluster 302–307
Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 292
Rear fog lamp 109
Seat belt telltale 25, 307
SRS 25, 59, 307
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 136
Setting 136
LATCH-type child seat anchors 73
Folding back 74
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 377
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 299
Lever for voice control system* 23
License plate lamps
Messages in display 324
Replacing bulbs 345
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 298
Technical data 381, 382