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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
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420 IndexLight sensor 324
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 109
Automatic headlamp mode 110
Combination switch 113
Daytime running lamp mode 111
Door entry lamps 116
Exterior lamp switch 109
Front fog lamps 112
High beams 113
Instrument cluster illumination 117
Instruments 117
Interior 115
Locator lighting 112
Low beam 109
Manual headlamp mode 110
Night security illumination 112
Parking lamps 109
Rear fog lamp 113
Settings (control system) 141
Standing lamps 109
Trunk lamp 116Limiting the gear range 159
Limp Home Mode 167
Loading 234
Cargo tie-down rings* 240
Instructions 239
Roof rack* 234
Split rear bench seat* 237
Locator lighting 112
Setting 143
Lock button 401
Locking 54, 88
Automatic while driving 96
Centrally from inside 96
Fuel filler flap 275
Global, SmartKey 89
Glove box 241
Vehicle in an emergency 338
Loss of keys 91
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet 375
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 324–325
Replacing bulbs 345, 347
Switching on 49Lowering
Vehicle 359
Lubricants
Technical data 387
M
Main dimensions 385
Main fuse box
In passenger compartment 370
Mainodometer 121
Maintenance 12, 292
Vehicles with E85 fuel 393
Maintenance service
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator 293
Major service (Service B) 292
Minor service (Service A) 292
Overdue 293
Types 293
When due 292
Maintenance service indicator 292
Calling up 293, 294
Clearing 293, 294
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 292, 401
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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
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426 IndexRemote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 255
Removing
Ski sack* (Canada only) 237
Vehicle battery 361
Vehicle tool kit
(C 55 AMG only) 330
Vehicle tool kit
(except C 55 AMG) 329
Wheel 355
Wiper blades 352
Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 351
Brake lamp bulbs 351
Bulbs 344
Fog lamp bulb, rear 351
Front lamp bulbs 345, 347
Fuses 369
High beam bulbs 348
High beam bulbs
(xenon-type* headlamps) 349
License plate lamp bulbs 351
Low beam bulbs 347
Parking lamp bulbs, front 348, 350Parking lamp bulbs, rear 351
Rear lamp bulbs 345, 351
Side marker lamp bulbs, front 350
Side marker lamp bulbs, rear 351
Standing lamp bulbs, front 348, 350
Standing lamp bulbs, rear 351
Tail lamp bulbs 351
Turn signal lamp bulbs,
front 348, 350
Turn signal lamp bulbs,
rear 351
Wiper blades 352
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button in the
instrument cluster 117, 132, 133
Resetting
All functions (control system) 132
All functions of a submenu 133
Fuel consumption 150
Maintenance service indicator 294
Trip odometer 119REST 402
Restraint system
Message in display 313
Restraint system see Infant and
child restraint systems
Reverse (manual transmission)
Shifting into 155
Rims 380
Roadside Assistance 12
RON 276, 402
Roof rack* 234
Rubber parts
Cleaning 300
S
Safety
Occupant 58
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 77
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430 IndexStopping
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 229
Windows 225
Storage compartments
Glove box 241
Storage spaces
Cup holder in rear seat armrest 244
Cup holders in front of
seat armrest 243
Storing
station (satellite radio) 200
Storing (Memory function*)
Positions into memory 107
Submenus
Convenience 146
For settings 123
In control system 125
Instrument cluster 135, 137
Lighting 141
Resetting functions in
Control system 133
Selecting 133
Settings menu 133
Time/Date 137
Vehicle 145Substitute lamps
Bulbs 344
Sun visors 171
Sunshade* 172
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 393
Switching off
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 145
Delayed (exterior lamps) 143
Engine 56
ESP 80
Hazard warning flasher 114
Headlamps 55
Seat heating* 105
Switching on
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 145
ESP 81Front fog lamps 112
Hazard warning flasher 114
Headlamps 49
High beam headlamps 50
High beams 113
Low beam headlamps 49
Rear fog lamp 113
Seat heating* 105
Windshield wipers 51
Symbols 15
Synchronizing
Power windows 226
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 230
T
Tachometer 25, 119
Overspeed range 119
Tail lamps
Cleaning 297
Messages in display 325
Replacing bulbs 345, 351
Tar stains 296
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434 IndexVehicle battery 360
Vehicle care 295
Cloth upholstery 300
Cup holders 299
Engine cleaning 297
Gear selector lever 299
Hard plastic trim items 299
Headlamps 297
Instrument cluster 298
Leather upholstery 299
Light alloy wheels 298
MB Tex upholstery 300
Ornamental moldings 297
Paintwork 296
Plastic and rubber parts 300
Power washer 296
Seat belts 299
Side markers 297
Steering wheel 299Tail lamps 297
Tar stains 296
Turn signals 297
Upholstery 299
Vehicle washing 297
Window cleaning 298
Wiper blades 298
Wood trims 300
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 331
Vehicle lighting
Checking 277
Vehicle status message memory 130
Calling up 130
Clearing 131
Vehicle status messages
Displaying 131Vehicle tool kit 329
Alignment bolt 329
Collapsible wheel chock 329
Gloves 329
Jack 329
Protective wrap (C 55 AMG only) 329
Removing (C 55 AMG only) 330
Removing (except C 55 AMG) 329
Spare fuses 329
Spare wheel bolts 329
Towing eye bolt 329
Valve extractor
(C 55 AMG only) 329, 331
Vehicle jack 329
Wheel wrench 329
Vehicle washing 297
VIN 376, 403
Voice control system* 403
Hands-free microphone 29