2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 fluid

448 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system*
Both the windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system* are supplied from the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of
approx.:

3.2 US qt (3.0 l) in vehicles without
headlamp cleaning system*


6.4 US qt (6.0 l) in vehicles with
headlamp cleaning system*

Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “S” and water
(or concentrate and commercially
available premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze, depending on
ambient temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”
and water:


1 part “S” to 100 parts water
(1.34floz [40ml]“S” to 1gallon [4.0l]
water)
For temperatures below freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”
and commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent/antifreeze:


1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent
(1.34floz [40ml]“S” to 1gallon [4.0l]
solvent)
Warning!
G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.

455 Index
A
ABS 25, 87, 449
Indicator lamp 350
Messages in display 360
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission* 165
Accessory weight 331
Accident
In case of 56
Active head restraints
see Head restraints
Additional turn signals 398
Air bags 63
Children 64
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 27, 80, 356
Front, Driver 67
Front, Passenger 67
Passenger 67
Safety guidelines 66
Side impact (front and rear*) 68
Window curtain 68
Air conditioning refrigerant 442Air conditioning system
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 186
Climate control 176
Air conditioning, Cooling
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 196
Climate control 183
Air distribution
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 190
Climate control 180
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 192
Climate control 182
Air vents, Front
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 187
Climate control 177
Air vents, Rear
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 198
Climate control 185Air volume
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 191
Climate control 180
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 408, 449
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 446, 447
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 170
Anti-theft systems 93
Anti-theft alarm system* 93
Immobilizer 93
Tow-away alarm* 95
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 258
Ashtrays 261
Aspect ratio 331
ATF (Automatic transmission fluid) 300
AUDIO menu (Control system) 136
Audio system 199
Audio and telephone, operation 199
Button and soft key operation 202
CD changer* with MP3 218
CD operation 216

456 Index
Operating and display elements 200
Operating audio system 202
Operating safety 199
Radio operation 207
Telephone* operation 225
Auto-dimming mirror* 171
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(Control system) 152
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 186
Control panel 187
Defrosting, front 191
Rear window defroster 175
Automatic headlamp mode 119
Automatic locking when driving 107
Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
(Automatic transmission*) 167
Automatic time change (Standard time,
Daylight Saving time) 147Automatic transmission* 162
Accelerator position 165
Automatic shift program 167
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 169
Fluid level (ATF) 300
Gear ranges 166
Gear selector lever 162
Gear shifting malfunctions 169
Kickdown 165
Manual shifting 168
One-touch gearshifting 168
Program mode selector switch 167
Starting engine 49
B
Backrest
Driver’s multicontour seat*
(Canada only) 113
Rear seat, folding 254
Seat, manual 36
Seat, power* 38Backup lamps
Messages in display 377
Replacing bulbs 399
Bar 331
BAS 88, 449
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 396
Checking battery condition 101
Battery, Vehicle 302, 412
Charging 414
Disconnecting and connecting 413
Jump starting 415
Removing and installing 413
Bead 331
Bi-Xenon* headlamps see headlamps
Block heater (Canada only) 337
Bolts, Spare wheel 388
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid 442
Checking 295
Message in display 370

460 Index
Number 428
Starting 49
Tachometer 25
Technical data 430
Turning 59
Engine coolant see coolant
Engine number 450
Engine oil 298, 442
Adding 300
Additives 442
Changing 440
Checking level (Dipstick) 299
Consumption 298
Filler neck 300
Recommended engine and
oil filter 375
Viscosity 450
ESP®
89, 450
Four wheel electronic traction system
with ESP
®
92
Messages in display 361–362
Warning lamp 25, 354ETD 72, 450
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior lamp switch 52, 118
Exterior rear view mirrors 43
Parking position* 172
F
Fahrenheit see Temperature display
mode 142
Filler neck, Engine oil 300
First aid kit 383
Flat tire 406
Jacking up the vehicle 407
Lowering the vehicle 410
Minispare wheel 386
Mounting the spare wheel 406
Preparing the vehicle 406
Flexible Service System see FSS
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid 300,
440
Brake fluid 295, 442
Capacities 440Engine coolant 295, 444
Engine oil 298, 442
Power steering fluid 441
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system* 303, 448
Fog lamps 121, 122
Message in display 377, 379
Replacing bulbs 398, 399
Four wheel electronic traction system
(4MATIC) with ESP
®
92
4MATIC 92
Front air bags 67
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 67
Messages in display 364–367
Front passenger front air bag off indicator
lamp 27, 80, 356, 357
Front seat head restraints see Head
restraints 109
FSS (Flexible Service System)
(Canada vehicles) 338, 450

465 Index
Multifunction display messages
ABS 360
Brake fluid 370
Brake lamps 377
Brake pads 370
Coolant 371, 372, 373
Cruise control 374
Display 374
Door 374
Engine coolant 371, 372, 373
Engine oil 375
ESP
®
361, 362
Fog lamps 377, 379
Front passenger front
air bag 364, 367
Fuel cap 352, 376
Headlamps 378, 379
Hood 376
Key, SmartKey 376
Lamps, exterior 377–380
Parking brake 370
Parking lamp 379
Seat belt system 381
SRS 363
Steering gear oil 381Tele Aid* 382
Telephone* 382
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 382
Trunk 382
Turn signals 380
Windshield washer fluid 382
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 131,
452
Button operation 131
N
Navigation system* 138
See separate COMAND* operating
instructions
Net, parcel 258
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission* 162
Neutral gear position, Manual
transmission 161
New vehicle break-in 282
Night security illumination 121
Setting 151
Normal occupant weight 332
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 428O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 332
Occupant safety 62
Air bags 63
Children and air bags 64
Children in the vehicle 74
Fastening the seat belt 45
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 80, 356
Infant and child restraint systems 74
LATCH-type child seat anchors 83
OCS 77
Seat belts 45, 66
OCS 77, 452
Self-test 81
Odometer 130
Oil level see Engine oil level, Checking oil
level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
(Automatic transmission*) 168
Canceling gear range limit 169
Downshifting 169
Upshifting 169

469 Index
Sidewall 333
Ski sack* (Canada only) 250, 252, 253
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains 337
Sound system* 204
Spare fuses 421
Spare wheel 436
Bolts 388
Mounting 406
Speed settings
Cruise control 249
Speedometer 25, 143
Split rear bench seat* 253
SRS 70, 453
Indicator lamp 25, 355
Message in display 363
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 398, 399
Standing water, Driving through 290
Starter switch 23, 33
Positions 33
Starting difficulties, Engine 50
Steering column 40, 41
Easy entry/exit feature* 42
Steering gear oil
Message in display 381Steering wheel 40
Buttons 26
Cleaning 347
Electrical adjustment* 41
Manual adjustment 40
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 273
Storage compartments
Armrest 258
Cup holder 259
Glove box 257
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 258
Storing (memory function*)
Positions into memory 116
Storing tires 306
Submenus see Control system submenus
Substitute lamps
Bulbs 397
Summer opening feature 243
Sun visors 173
Sunshade* 174
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15T
Tachometer 25, 129
Overspeed range 129
Tail lamps
Cleaning 344
Messages in display 379
Replacing bulbs 399, 403
Tar stains 342
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 442
Brake fluid 442
Coolant 440, 441, 444
Electrical system 437
Engine 430
Engine oil additives 442
Engine oils 442
Fuel requirements 444
Fuels 440, 441
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc 440
Gasoline additives 443
Lubricants 440
Premium unleaded gasoline 443
Rims and tires 432
Weights 439

472 IndexVehicle tool kit 383
VIN 428, 454
Voice control system*,
Hands-free microphone 29
see separate operating instructions
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 71
Parking brake 51
Seat belt telltale 355
Warranty coverage 10, 427
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 296
Washing the vehicle 341
Wear pattern (tires) 335
Weights, Vehicle 439
Wheel
Bolts 388
Change 410
Removing 408
Spare 384, 386, 436
Tightening torque 410Wheels, Tires 304
Window curtain air bags 68
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 345
Defogging 181, 192
Replacing wiper blades 405
Washer fluid 303, 448
Washer system 448
Windshield washer fluid 448
Message in display 382
Mixing ratio 448
Refilling 303
Wiping with 55
Windshield washer system 448
Windshield wipers 53
Cleaning 345
Replacing wiper blades 405
Winter driving 336
Block heater (Canada only) 337
Snow chains 337
Tires 336
Winter driving instructions 289
Winter tires 336Wiper blades
Cleaning 345
Replacing 405
Wood trims, Cleaning 348
X
Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps