2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Run flat indicator

459 Index
DOT 331
Downhill driving
Cruise control 248
Drinking and driving 283
Driving
Abroad 290
Hydroplaning 287
In winter 289
Instructions 45, 283
Problems 56
Safety systems 87
Systems 247
Through standing water 290
Driving safety systems
4MATIC 92
ABS 87
BAS 88
ESP
®
89E
Easy-entry/exit feature* 42, 153
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet 263
Electrical system, Technical data 437
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency calls
911 calls 237
Tele Aid* calls 267, 268, 271
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 169
Emergency operations
Fuel filler flap 391
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 392
Locking/unlocking the vehicle 389
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*,
Manual operation 393
Remote door unlock 272
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 105
Trunk lid, Unlocking 390
Emergency Tensioning Device see ETDEmergency, in case of
Battery, Jump starting 415
First aid kit 350, 383
Flat tire, Changing 406
Fuses 421
Hazard warning flasher 124
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 350–355
Roadside Assistance 12, 268
Towing the vehicle 417
Emission control 292
Information label 428
System warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 429
Block heater (Canada only) 337
Brake-in recommendations 282
Cleaning 343
Compartment 297
Malfunction indicator lamp 25, 352
Maximum engine speed 430

467 Index
R
Radio
Operation 202, 207
Selecting stations (Control
system) 136
Radio transmitters 291
Range (distance to empty) 156
Reading lamp 125
Rear bench seat, foldable* 253
Rear door window
Blocking operation 85
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 110
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 184, 197
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see Head
restraints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 175
Rear window sunshade* 174
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 333Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid*) 273
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 442
Refueling 294
Regular checks 295
Remote control, SmartKey 98
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 272
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signal lamps 403
Backup lamp 404
Brake lamps 404
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps* 398
Fog lamps 404
Headlamps 398, 400, 402
High beam headlamps 398, 400
License plate lamps 404
Low beam headlamps 400
Parking lamps 401, 403, 404
Side marker lamps 403
Standing lamps 401, 403
Tail lamps 399, 404
Turn signal lamps 401, 403, 404
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RONReset button, In the instrument
cluster 127, 141
Reset tool
Location 394
Residual heat utilization 197
Residual ventilation 197
Restraint system
see Children in the vehicle
see Infant and child restraint systems
see SRS
Restraint system see Infant and child
restraint systems
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission* 49
Reverse gear position, Manual
transmission 48
Rims 333, 432
Roadside Assistance 12
RON 453
Roof rack* 250
Rubber parts, Cleaning 346
Run Flat Indicator* (Canada only) 317

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Windshield washer 441
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 441, 448
Tele Aid* 265, 271, 453
Emergency calls 267
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 270
Initiating an emergency call
manually 268
Message in display 382
Remote door unlock 272
Roadside Assistance 268
SOS button 268
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 273
System self-check 266
Telematics* 454
Telephone* 26, 264
Answering/ending a call 158
Hands-free microphone 29
Message in display 382
Operation 157, 225
Phone book 158
Redialing 159Temperature
Display mode 135
Interior temperature 180
Temperature,Tires 315
Tether attachment points, see
Children in the vehicle
Tie-down rings*, Trunk 256
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 410, 454
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof*
Time 145
TIN 333
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 308
Tire and loading Information
Terminology 331
Tires 304, 432
Air pressure 331
Care and maintenance 305
Chains 337
Cleaning 306, 342
Direction of rotation 307
Driving instructions 286
Important notes, Tire inflation
pressure 315
Inflation pressure 296, 314, 316Information Placard 308
Inspection 305
Load rating 333
MOExtended system*
(Canada only) 320, 411
Ply composition and material
used 333
Problems under-/overinflation 319
Retreads 304
Rims and tires 432
Rotating 335
Run Flat Indicator*
(Canada only) 317
Service life 305
Sizes 432
Speed rating 288, 323, 333
Temperature 315, 330
Terminology 331
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 287
Tread 334
Tread depth 306, 336
Treadwear indicators 334
Vehicle maximum load on 334
Wear pattern 335
Winter 336