2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Fuse box trunk

Contents
Maximum tire load ....................... 327
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 328
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 328
Tire ply material ........................... 330
Tire and loading terminology ........ 331
Rotating tires ............................... 335
Winter driving .................................... 336
Winter tires .................................. 336
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 337
Snow chains................................. 337
Maintenance...................................... 338
Maintenance service indicator
message....................................... 338
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display............... 339
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 340
Vehicle care ....................................... 341
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .. 341
Practical hints.................................. 349
What to do if … ................................... 350
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 350
Lamp in center console................. 356
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display..................... 358
Where will I find ...? ............................ 383
First aid kit.................................... 383
Vehicle tool kit .............................. 383
Minispare wheel............................ 386
Spare wheel bolts ......................... 388
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 389
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 389
Locking the vehicle ....................... 390
Fuel filler flap ................................ 391
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever ... 392
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 393
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ........... 393
Resetting activated head restraints .... 394
Resetting activated head
restraints ...................................... 394
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 395
SmartKey ...................................... 396Replacing bulbs .................................. 397
Bulbs............................................. 398
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 400
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 403
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 405
Removing wiper blades ................. 405
Installing wiper blades .................. 405
Flat tire............................................... 406
Preparing the vehicle .................... 406
Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 406
MOExtended system* ................... 411
Battery ............................................... 412
Disconnecting the battery ............ 413
Removing the battery ................... 413
Charging and reinstalling the
battery .......................................... 414
Reconnecting the battery ............. 414
Jump starting...................................... 415
Towing the vehicle.............................. 417
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 420
Fuses.................................................. 421
Aids for replacing fuses ................ 421
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 422
Fuse box in engine compartment . 422
Fuse box in trunk .......................... 423

421 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
Fuses are designed to protect the electri-
cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir-
cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s)
and systems secured by that fuse will stop
operating.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses (
page 421):


Fuse chart


Spare fuses


Fuse extractor
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:


Main fuse box in passenger
compartment (
page 422)


Fuse box in engine compartment
(page 422)


Fuse box in trunk (
page 423)
Aids for replacing fuses
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is located in the main fuse
box in the passenger compartment
(page 422). The amperages of the fuses
are also given there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are located in the vehicle tool
kit in the trunk (
page 383).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is located in the fuse
box cover in the trunk (
page 423).
Warning!
G
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Using other fuses may cause an
overload leading to a fire, and/or cause
damage to electrical components and/or
systems.
!Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.!Keep the fuse boxes free by contamina-
tion and wetness. Otherwise, electrical
parts or systems could be damaged.

423 Practical hintsFuses
Closing fuse box
Make sure that the sealing rubber is
properly positioned.

Press fuse box cover4 down and
secure with clamps5.
Installing cover

Insert cover1 sideways into
retainer3.

Twist screws2 90° clockwise.
Fuse box in trunk
The fuse box is located in the trunk behind
the left-hand trim panel.
1Trim panel
2Fuse extractor
3Fuse box coverOpening fuse box

Pull away trim panel1.

Remove fuse box cover3.
Closing fuse box

Insert fuse box cover3.

Insert trim panel1.

461 Index
Fuel 294, 443
Additives 443
Capacities, Fuel tank 441
Filling the tank 294
Fuel filler flap and cap, Multifunction
display messages 352, 353, 376
Fuel gauge 25
Fuel reserve warning lamp 354
Requirements, Octane rating 444
Technical data 441, 443
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 155
Since last reset 156
Fuel filler flap 294
Opening in an emergency 391
Fuel reserve warning lamp 25
Fuel tank
Capacity 441
Filler flap 294
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 440Fuses 421
Aids for changing fuses 421
Fuse box (main) in passenger
compartment 422
Fuse box in engine compartment 422
Fuse box in trunk 423
Fuse chart 421
Fuse extractor 421, 423
Replacing 421
Spare fuses 421
G
Garage door opener* 273
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 331
Gear range 450
Automatic transmission* 166
Limiting 166
Shifting into optimal 169
Gear selector lever 48, 49, 161, 162
Cleaning 347
Lock 49
Position indicator 163
Position, Automatic
transmission* 130, 162, 164
Unlocking in an emergency 392Global locking/unlocking see Key
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 257
Good visibility 170
GPS 451
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 332
GVWR 332
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 347
Hazard warning flasher 124
Head restraints 37, 109
Active head restraint 73, 394
Front seat,
Removing and installing 109
Manual seat, Adjusting 37
Power seat*, Adjusting 39
Rear seat, Folding back 110
Rear seat, Removing and
installing 111
Resetting activated head
restraints 394

471 Index
Tools 383
Top tether, see Children in the vehicle
Tow-away alarm* 95
Towing eye bolt 420
Towing the vehicle 417
Traction 168, 334
Transmission gear selector lever see Gear
selector lever
Transmission see Automatic* or Manual
transmission
Traveling abroad 290
Tread 334
Tread depth 306, 336
Treadwear indicators 334
Trip computer 155
Trip odometer 128
Trunk
Closing the lid 104
Fuse box 423
Lamp 126
Message in display 382
Opening 102, 103, 104
Tie-down rings 256
Trunk emergency release 105
Unlocking in an emergency 105Turn signal lamps
Messages in display 380
Replacing bulbs 398, 399
Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 398
Bulbs 398, 399
Cleaning lenses 344
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 59
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards 334
Units, Setting
Speedometer 143
Upholstery, Cleaning 348
Useful features 257
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 428
Valet locking 106
Vehicle
Battery 412
Breaking-in the vehicle 282
Care 341
Dimensions 438Individual settings 140, 142
Locking/unlocking 108
Locking/unlocking in an
emergency 389, 390
Lowering 410
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 16
Towing 417
Washing 342, 343
Weights 439
Vehicle capacity weight 334
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 385
Vehicle lighting 296
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings* 256
Instructions 255, 307
Load limit 439
Roof rack* 250
Split rear bench seat* 253
Terminology 331
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 334
Vehicle recovery services, Stolen
(Tele Aid*) 265
Vehicle status message memory 138