2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG headlamp

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

417 Index
H
Halogen-type
Front lamp bulbs 347
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 299
Hazard warning flasher 114
Switching off 114
Switching on 114
Head restraints 99
Front seats, manual seat 100
Front seats, power seat* 100
Manual seat 37
Power seat* 38
Rear seats 101
Head unit
Time synchronization* with 137
Headlamp cleaning system* 285
Headlamp shut-off delay see
Delayed shut-off, exterior lampsHeadlamps
Automatic control 110
Bi-Xenon* 399
Bi-Xenon* type
Replacing bulbs 349
Cleaning 297
Cleaning system* 168, 285, 396
Halogen-type, replacing bulbs 347
Refilling washer fluid 285
Switching off 55
Switching on 49
Washer fluid 396
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Cleaning 299
Heated seats* 105
Height adjustment
Head restraints, manual seat 37
Head restraints, power seat* 38
Rear seat head restraints 101
Seat belts 45
Steering wheel,
electrical* adjustment 40
Steering wheel,
manual adjustment 40High beam flasher 50, 113
High beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 324
Replacing bulbs 345, 348
Switching on 50, 113
High beam headlamps xenon type*
Replacing bulbs 349
High mounted brake lamp 345
Hood 278
Closing 279
Message in display 322
Opening 278
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 268
I
Identification labels 376
Certification label 376
Emission control
information label 376
Vacuum line routing
diagram label 376
Vehicle Identification Number 376

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

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

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

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

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

431 Index
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