2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Setting time

207 Controls in detail
Audio system
Connecting an external audio source
(AUX) to the radio*
An optional dealer-installed cinch-connec-
tor* for connecting an external audio
source may become available for your
vehicle model. Feature description is
based on preliminary information at time
of printing. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.
You can adjust the volume (
page 203),
the sound settings (
page 203) and the
volume distribution (page 205) for the
AUX input.
Calling up AUX mode

Press and hold Q button until AUX
appears in the display.
Canceling AUX mode

Press any audio source button.
Radio operation
Selecting radio mode
Press b button.
Calling up wavebands
You can choose from among the FM, AM,
and WB wavebands.
Weather band (
page 210).Calling up wavebands for radios
without SAT

Press
FM or
AM soft key to switch
between FM and AM.
The FM and AM wavebands are called
up one after another.
or

Press
WB soft key.
The weather band menu is called up.
The waveband currently selected
appears in the upper left-hand corner
of the display.
iFM waveband: 87.7......107.9 MHz
AM waveband: 530......1 710 KHz

274 Controls in detailUseful features
Programming or reprogramming the
integrated remote control
Step 1:
Switch on the ignition (
page 33).Step 2:

If you have previously programmed an
signal transmitter button and wish to
retain its programming, proceed to
step 3.
If you are programming the integrated
remote control for the first time, press
and hold the two outer signal transmit-
ter buttons2 and4 and release
them only when the indicator lamp1
begins to flash after approximately
20 seconds (do not hold the button for
longer than 30 seconds). This proce-
dure erases any previous settings for
all three channels and initializes the
memory.
If you later wish to program a second
and/or third hand-held transmitter to
the remaining two signal transmitter
buttons, do not repeat this step and be-
gin directly with step 3.
Warning!
G
Before programming the integrated remote
control to a garage door opener or gate
operator, make sure people and objects are
out of the way of the device to prevent po-
tential harm or damage. When programming
a garage door opener, the door moves up or
down. When programming a gate operator,
the gate opens or closes.
Do not use the integrated remote control
with any garage door opener that lacks
safety stop and reverse features as required
by U.S. federal safety standards (this
includes any garage door opener model
manufactured before April 1, 1982).
A garage door that cannot detect an object
- signaling the door to stop and reverse -
does not meet current U.S. federal safety
standards.
When programming a garage door opener
park the vehicle outside the garage.
Do not run the engine while programming
the integrated remote control. Inhalation of
exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All
exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and
inhaling it can cause unconsciousness and
possible death.

450 Technical termsControl system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to
adjust settings.
Cruise control
Driving convenience system that
automatically maintains the vehicle
speed set by the driver.
Curb weight
(
page 331)
DOT
(Department o
f Transportation)
(
page 331)Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine
produced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction
(viscosity) of the oil at different temper-
atures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can
tolerate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
®(Electronic S
tability P
rogram)
Improves vehicle handling and
directional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the
system’s threshold to tighten the
seat belts.
->SRSFSS (Canada vehicles)
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. FSS evaluates
engine temperature, oil level, vehicle
speed, engine speed, distance driven
and the time elapsed since your last
maintenance service, and calls for the
next maintenance service accordingly.
GAWR
(G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 331)
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the gear selector
lever.

457 Index
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses 344
Messages in display 377
Replacing bulbs 403
Brake pads
Message in display 370
Brakes 284
Warning lamp 25, 351
Break-in period 282
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC 449
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice 11
CAN system 449
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings* 256
Carpets, cleaning 347
Catalytic converter 291
CD changer* 216
CD player* 137, 216
Centigrade see Temperature display
mode 142Central locking
Automatic 107, 152
From inside 107
Locking/unlocking from inside 107
Switch 107
Certification label 428
Charcoal filter
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 194
Children in the vehicle 74
Air bags 64
Blocking rear door window
operation 85
Indicator lamp, front passenger
air bag 80, 356
Infant and child restraint systems 74
LATCH-type child seat anchors 83
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 77
Cigarette lighter 262
Climate control system 176
Control panel 177
Defrosting, Front 181
Rear window defroster 175Clock 25, 130
Setting time 145, 146
Cockpit 22, 449
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND
Cold tire inflation pressure 331
Collapsible wheel chock 386
COMAND* 449
COMAND* see separate COMAND
operating instructions
Combination switch 52, 122
Control system 130, 450
Multifunction display 130
Multifunction steering wheel 131
Resetting to factory default 140
Control system menu 130, 450
AUDIO 136
Menus overview 133
NAV* 138
Settings 140
Standard display 135
TEL* 157
Trip computer 155
Vehicle status message
memory 138

458 IndexControl system submenus 132, 134
Convenience 153
Instrument cluster 143
Lighting 149
Time/Date 145
Vehicle 152
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Coolant 301, 444
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 445
Capacities 440, 441
Checking coolant level 295, 301
Messages in display 371–373
Temperature 293
Temperature gauge 25, 128
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 123
Replacing bulbs 398
Cruise control 247, 450
Message in display 374
Cup holder 259, 260
Cleaning 346
Curb weight 331
Customer Assistance Center see CACD
Date display, setting 147, 148
Daytime running lamp mode 120
Setting 149
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 192
Climate control 181
Defrosting, Front
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 191
Climate control 181
Defrosting, Rear 175
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 151
Interior lighting 152
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
While driving 56
With starting 50
Digital clock see clock
Digital speedometer 135Dimensions, vehicle 438
Direction of rotation (tires) 307
Displays
Digital speedometer 135
Maintenance service indicator 338
Messages in display 374
Multifunction display 130
Outside temperature 135
Symbol messages 369
Text messages 360
Vehicle status messages
memory 139, 358
Distance to empty (range),
Trip computer 156
Door control panel 30
Doors
Entry lamps 126
Locking/unlocking, SmartKey 98
Message in display 374
Opening from inside/outside 100,
102
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 272
Unlocking, Mechanical key 389

468 IndexS
Safety
Driving safety systems 87
Occupant 62
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 211
Seat belt force limiter 72
Seat belts 69
Children in the vehicle 74
Cleaning 347
Fastening 45
Height adjustment 47
Message in display 381
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Telltale 25, 381
Seat heating* 114
Seating capacity 309
Seats, 35, 109
Heating* 113, 114
Lumbar support* 112
Manual 36, 109
Memory function*
(Power seats*) 115Multicontour seat*
(Canada only) 113
Power* 38, 109
Rear bench seat* 253
Securing cargo 256
Selector lever see gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 81
Tele Aid* 266
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 427
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance service
indicator 338
Service life (tires) 305
Service see Maintenance Service system
see FSS (Canada vehicles) or Mainte-
nance System (U.S. vehicles) 338
Service System see FSS
Service, Parts 426
Settings
Control system menus and
submenus 133, 134
Date 147, 148
Factory, SmartKey 100Individual, SmartKey 100
Individual, Vehicle 140
Lighting (control system) 149
Memory function* 115
Menus and submenus 132
Resetting all (control system) 140
Selective, SmartKey 100
Time 145, 146
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 347
Shift lever position indicator 130, 163
Shift lock 453
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission* 130
Shifting
Automatic transmission* 49, 162
Into optimal gear range
(automatic transmission*) 169
Into reverse (manual
transmission) 161
Manual transmission 48, 161
Side impact air bags (front and rear*) 68
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 344
Messages in display 377
Replacing bulbs 403
Side windows see Power windows