2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C320 service

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

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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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

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Ski sack* (Canada only) 234
Installing 237
Removing 237
Unfolding and loading 234
Unloading and folding 236
Sliding in
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 244
Sliding out
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 243
SmartKey 88
Changing batteries 343
Locking and unlocking 88
Opening and closing the
tilt/sliding sunroof* with 229
Opening and closing the
windows with 225
Unlocking with 32
Snow chains 291
Soft keys
Audio system 186
Sound system* 188Spare fuses 369
Spare wheel 383
Bolts 336
Mounting 353
Speed
Setting current 232
Speed settings
Cruise control 233
Speedometer 25
Settings units 135
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 135
Split rear bench seat* 237
SRS 66, 402
Indicator lamp 25, 307
Message in display 313
Standing lamps, front
Replacing bulbs 345
Standing lamps, rear
Replacing bulbs 345
Standing water
Driving instructions 271
Starter switch 23, 33
Positions 33Starting difficulties 47
Starting position 33
Starting the engine 46
Station (satellite radio)
selecting 198
Steering column
Height adjustment, electrical* 41
Height adjustment, manual 40
Length adjustment, electrical* 41
Length adjustment, manual 40
Steering gear oil
Message in display 327
Steering wheel
Adjusting 39
Buttons 26
Cleaning 299
Electrical adjustment* 40
Manual adjustment 40
Steering wheel gearshift control
(C 55 AMG only)
Automatic transmission* 164
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 256

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Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 390
Brake fluid 390
Coolant 387, 388
Coolants 394
Electrical system 384
Engine 378
Engine oil additives 390
Engine oils 390
Flexible fuel vehicles 392
Fuel requirements 391
Fuels 387, 388
Gasoline additives 392
Lubricants 387
Main dimensions 385
Premium unleaded gasoline 391
Rims and tires 380
Weights 386
Windshield washer 389
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 389, 396Tele Aid* 248
Emergency calls 250
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 253
Initiating an emergency
call manually 251
Message in display 328
Remote door unlock 255
Roadside Assistance 252
SOS button 251
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 256
System self-check 249
Tele Aid System 249, 403
Upgrade scenario 254
Telematics* 403
Telephone* 26, 247
Answering a call 151
Dialing a number from
the phone book 152
Ending a call 152
Hands-free microphone 29Loading phone book 152
Message in display 328
Operation 150, 208
Redialing 153
Temperature
Display mode 135
Grades of tires 398
Setting interior temperature 177
Setting units in display 135
Tires 288
Tie-down rings* (Trunk) 240
Tightening torque
(Wheel bolts) 359, 403
Tilt
Head restraint, manual seat 37
Head restraint, power seat* 39
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
Closing 227, 341
Closing with SmartKey 229
Messages in display 328
Opening 227, 341
Opening with SmartKey 229
Stopping 229
Synchronizing 230

432 IndexTime
Setting hours 137
Setting minutes 138
Time display
Setting 139
Time synchronization*
With head unit 137
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 277, 287
Tire speed rating 269, 403
Tire traction 269
Tires 286, 380
Consumer information 397
Direction of rotation 287
Driving instructions 268
Retreads 286
Rims and tires 380
Rotating 289
Service life 287
Temperature 288
Temperature grades 398Traction 397
Tread depth 290
Wear pattern 289
Winter 290
Tools 329
Tow away alarm*
Canceling alarm 86
Tow-away alarm* 85
Arming 85
Disarming 85
Disarming for transport 85
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
Installing 368
Towing the vehicle 365
Traction 162, 403
Traction (Tires) 397
Transmission gear selector lever
Unlocking manually 340
Transmission see
Automatic* or Manual transmission
Traveling abroad 272Tread depth (tires) 290
Tread Wear 397
Trip computer 148
Trip odometer
Resetting 119
Trunk
Closing the lid 94
Fuse box in 371
Lamp 116
Opening 91
Opening from inside vehicle 93
Opening from outside vehicle 92
Tie-down rings 240
Trunk lid emergency release 95
Trunk lid
Closing 94
Emergency release 95
Message in display 328
Turn signal lamps, front
Messages in display 326
Replacing bulbs 345

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Turn signal lamps, in mirrors
Messages in display 326
Turn signal lamps, rear
Messages in display 326
Replacing bulbs 345
Turn signals 50
Additional in mirrors 345
Cleaning lenses 297
Front bulbs 345
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 345
Turning inward
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 244
Turning off
Engine 56
Turning outward
Swiveling cup holder,
in front of seat armrest 244U
Units
Setting speedometer units 135
Setting temperature units 135
Unlocking 32, 88
Centrally from inside 96
Driver’s door in an emergency 337
Fuel filler flap 275
Global 89
Glove box 241
In an emergency 337
Selective settings 89
Transmission gear selector
lever manually 340
Trunk in an emergency 338
Vehicle in an emergency 255
With the SmartKey 32
Upgrade scenario
Tele Aid* 254
Uphill driving
Cruise control 232
Upholstery
Cleaning 299Upshifting 158
Useful features 241
Ashtrays 245
Cigarette lighter 246
Electrical outlet 247
Interior storage spaces 241
Tele Aid* 248
Telephone* 247
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 376
Vehicle
Individual settings 132, 134
Locking 97
Locking in an emergency 338
Lowering 359
Performance in cold weather 393
Performance in hot weather 393
Service battery 360
Towing 365
Unlocking 97
Unlocking in an emergency 337
With flexible fuel 392

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Press time 03/05/04
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