2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 mirror

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

418 IndexIgnition 33
Switching on,
automatic transmission* 47
Switching on,
manual transmission 46
Immobilizer 83
Activating 83
Deactivating 83
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems 67
Installing 72
LATCH-type child seat anchors 73
Information
About service and warranty 10
Inside door handle 92
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 72
Ski sack* (Canada only) 237
Towing eye bolt 368
Wiper blades 352Instrument cluster 24, 117, 401
Cleaning 298
Coolant temperature gauge 118
Illumination 117
Lamps in 302–307
Multifunction display 121
Outside temperature indicator 119
Selecting language 136
Instrument lighting 117
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 115
Activating automatic control 115
Deactivating automatic control 115
Delayed shut-off 145
Manual operation 115
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Antiglare 168Interior storage spaces 241
Armrest 242
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 244
Cup holders in front of
seat armrest 243
Glove box 241
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 245
Intermittent wiping 52
J
Jack 329
Jump starting 363
K
Key 191
Key dependency memory
Settings 147
Key positions in starter switch 33
Key, mechanical 337

421 Index
Manual headlamp mode 110
Manual operation
Interior lighting control 115
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 339
Locking the vehicle 338
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 341
Unlocking the driver’s door 337
Unlocking the trunk 338
Unlocking transmission
gear selector lever 340
Manual seat
Adjusting 36
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 37
Adjusting head restraint tilt 37
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 100
Seat fore and aft adjustment 36Manual shift program (C 55 AMG only)
Activating 166
Automatic transmission* 165
Deactivating 167
Manual transmission 154
Gearshift lever 46, 155
Shifting into reverse 155
Starting with 46
MB Tex upholstery
Cleaning 300
Mechanical key 337
Memory
TV station 200
Memory function* 106, 401
Recalling positions from
memory 107
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position 108
Storing key dependent settings 107Menus 122
AUDIO 127
In control system 124, 125
NAV* 130
Settings menu 132
Standard display 126
Submenus 123
TEL* 150
Trip computer 148
Vehicle status message memory 130
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 135
Minispare wheel 383
Minispare wheel (except C 55 AMG) 333
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position* 170
Adjusting 41
Automatic antiglare*
for interior mirror 169

422 Index
Automatic antiglare*
for rear view mirror 169
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 148
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 108
MON 276, 401
Motor Octane Number see MON
Mph or km/h in speedometer 135
Multicontour seats* 104
Multifunction display 121, 401
Displaying gear range 159
Selecting language 136
Setting date (day) 140
Setting date (month) 139
Setting date (year) 141
Multifunction display messages
ABS 310
BAS 311
Brake fluid 315
Brake pads 315Coolant 316–318
Cruise control 319
Display 319
Doors 319
Engine oil 320–321
ESP 312–313
Fuel cap 305, 322
Hood 322
Key, SmartKey 322
Lamps, exterior 323–326
Oil 320–321
Parking brake 315
Restraint system 313
Seat belt system 327
SRS 313
Steering gear oil level 327
Tele Aid* 328
Telephone* 328
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 328
Trunk lid 328
Windshield washer fluid 328
Multifunction steering
wheel 26, 122, 401
Buttons 122N
Navigation system*
Operating 130
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 112
Setting 143
O
Occupant safety 58
Air bags 59
Children and air bags 60
Children in the vehicle 67
Fastening the seat belt 43
Infant and child restraint systems 67
LATCH-type child seat anchors 73
Seat belts 43, 62
Odometer, main 121
Oil
Adding 281
Oil level see Engine oil level
Oil see Engine oil

423 Index
One-touch gearshifting 158
Canceling gear range limit 158
Downshifting 158
Upshifting 158
Opening
Cup holder, in rear seat armrest 245
Doors from the inside 92
Fuel filler flap 276
Fuel filler flap manually 339
Glove box 241
Hood 278
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
in an emergency 341
Side windows 223
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 227, 341
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
with SmartKey 229
Trunk 91
Trunk from the inside 93
Trunk from the outside 92
Windows 223
Windows with SmartKey 225Operating
Audio system 183
CD player* 129
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Navigation system* 130
Radio 128
Radio transmitters 272
Satellite radio* 128
Telephone* 150, 183, 208
Vehicle outside the
USA and Canada 13
Operating safety
Audio system 183
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 297
Outer seats
Rear seat head restraints 101, 103
Outside temperature 127
Outside temperature indicator 119
Overdue maintenance service 293
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 401P
Paintwork 296
Panic alarm* 76
Panic button on SmartKey 76
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 245
Parking 54, 267
Parking brake 48, 54
Engaging 54
Message in display 315
Releasing 48
Parking lamps
Messages in display 325
Parking lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 345
Parking lamps, rear
Replacing bulbs 345
Parking position*
Exterior rear view
mirrors 108, 148, 170
Parts service 374

424 IndexPassenger compartment 272
Interior lighting 115
Interior rear view mirror 41
Main fuse box in 370
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 245
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 265
Performance
In cold weather 393
In hot weather 393
Phone book*
Loading 152
Quick search 153
Phone number*
Dialing 152
Redialing 153
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 300
Playing
CDs 204Poly-V-belt drive 401
Layout 377
Positions (Memory function*)
Recalling from memory 107
Storing into memory 107
Power assistance 265
Power seat*
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Memory function* 106
Removing/installing front
head restraints 100
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 227
Power train 402
Power washer 296Power windows 223
Blocking of rear door
window operation 75
Side windows 223
Synchronizing 226
Practical hints
Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only) 334
Collapsible wheel chock 332
First aid kit 329
Fuses 369
Lamp in center console 308
Lamps in instrument cluster 302
Minispare wheel
(except C 55 AMG) 333
Spare wheel bolts 336
Symbol messages 314
Text messages 310
Towing the vehicle 365
Vehicle jack 329, 331
Vehicle status messages
in the display 309
Vehicle tool kit 329

425 Index
Premium unleaded gasoline 391
Problems
While driving 53
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode 121
Program mode selector switch 402
Automatic shift program,
automatic transmission* 162
Manual shift program (C 55 AMG only),
automatic transmission* 166
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 153
R
Radio
Selecting stations 128
Radio operation 191
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 272Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 150
Reading lamp 115
Rear bench seat
Foldable* 237
Rear door window
Blocking operation 75
Rear fog lamp 345
Bulb 345
Indicator lamp 109
Switching on 113
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 351
Rear lamps
Messages in display 323–326
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 101
Rear passenger compartment,
adjustable air vents 182
Rear seat ashtray 246Rear seat head restraints 101
Adjusting 101
Adjusting tilt 103
Folding back, electrical 102
Folding back, manual 102
Installing 103
Outer seats 103
Placing upright 102
Removing 103
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 173
Rear window sunshade* 172
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 362
Recovery services
For stolen vehicle 256
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 390
Refueling 275
Regular checks 277
Reinstalling vehicle battery 361
Remote control
SmartKey 88

427 Index
Satellite radio
additional text information 200
general information 196
manual channel input 198
storing of station 200
Seat belt force limiter 67
Seat belt height adjustment 45
Seat belt height adjustment,
front seats 45
Seat belt system
Message in display 327
Seat belt telltale 25
Seat belts 64
Cleaning 299
Fastening 43
Height adjustment 45
Proper use of 45, 66
Safety guidelines 62
Telltale 307
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 104Seat heating*
Switching off 105
Switching on 105
Seats 98
Adjusting 35
Easy entry/exit feature* 98
Heating* 105
Manual seat 36
Multicontour seat* 104
Power seat* 38
Split rear bench seat* 237
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings* 240
Selecting
Automatic time change
(Daylight Saving Time
(DST) summer/winter) 139
Display for status indicator 136
station (satellite radio) 198
Selecting radio mode 191
Selector lever see gear selector leverSelf-test
BabySmart
TM air bag
deactivation system 70
Tele Aid* 249
Service
Parts 374
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 375
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 287
Service see Maintenance
Service System see FSS
Setting
Convenience functions 146
Cruise control 232
Date (day) 140
Date (month) 139
Date (year) 141
Daytime running lamp mode 142
Exterior rear view mirror
parking position* 108
Higher speed in cruise control 233
Hours (clock) 137