2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG Owner's Manual

456 Index
High mounted brake lamp 396
Hood 297
Message in display 373
Horn 23
HVAC see Climate control
Hydroplaning 287
I
Identification labels 426
Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 426
Ignition 33, 46
Immobilizer 88
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see Tires, Inflation
pressures
Inside door handle 99
Instrument and controls see Instrument
clusterInstrument cluster 24, 122, 445
Cleaning 346
Illumination brightness 122
Lamps 350, 356
Messages in display see Malfunction
display messages
Multifunction display 125
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 120
Delayed shut-off 147
Interior rear view mirror 40
Auto-dimming mirrors* 169
Interior storage spaces see Storage
compartment
J
Jack 380
Jacking up the vehicle 405
Jump starting 415K
Key, mechanical 386
Key, SmartKey
Batteries 98
Battery check lamp 98
Changing batteries 393
Factory setting 96
Locking/unlocking 32, 96
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 96
Locking/unlocking, Selective
setting 96
Loss of 98
Messages in display 373
Opening and closing the power
windows 241
Opening and closing the tilt/sliding
sunroof* 241
Positions in starter switch 33
Remote control 94
Starting the engine 45
Turning off the engine 56
Unlocking, Trunk lid 98
Valet locking 103
Kickdown 158, 445
Kilopascal 332

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L
Labels 426
Certification 426
Emission control information 426
Emission control vacuum line
routing 426
Lamp sensor
Message in display 375
Lamps, exterior 395, 396
Light sensor 375
Messages in display 374, 375, 376,
377
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 350
Battery (SmartKey) 96
Brakes 25, 351
Engine diagnostics 352, 356
Engine malfunction 25, 352–353
ESP
®25, 354
Fog lamps 114
Front passenger front air bag off 27,
66
Fuel reserve 25, 354
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 350, 356
Low beam headlamps 25Maintenance service indicator 338
Rear fog lamp 114
Seat belt telltale 25
SRS 25, 61, 356
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 138
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Leather upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 347
License plate lamps
Messages in display 375
Replacing bulbs 396
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 346
Technical data 431, 432
Light sensor see Lamp sensor
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting
Parking lamps 114
Lighting, Exterior and interior 114
Limp-Home Mode 168
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading terminology 331
Loading the vehicle 308
Locator lighting 117, 145Locking knob 445
Loss of keys 98
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 425
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 375, 376
Replacing bulbs 395, 398
Switching on 48
Lubricants 436
Technical data 436
Lumbar support* 109
M
Main dimensions 435
Main fuse box
In passenger compartment 421
Main odometer 125

458 Index
Maintenance 12, 338
Calling up service indicator
display 339
Clearing service indicator
message 339
FSS (Canada vehicles) 338
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 338
Resetting service indicator 340
Service indicator message 338
Service term exceeded 339
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 338, 446
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Maximum load rating, Tires 332
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 332
Maximum tire inflation pressure 333
MB Tex upholstery, Cleaning and
care of 347
Mechanical key 386
Memory function see Steering wheel
Menus see Control system
Microphone, Hands-free 29Mirrors
Adjusting 40
Auto-dimming* 169
Exterior rear view mirror 40
Exterior rear view mirror,
Parking position 113, 149, 170
Interior rear view mirror 40
MON 446
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multifunction display 125, 446
Changing settings see Control system
menus and Control system sub-
menus
Multifunction display messages
ABS 360
Brake fluid 366
Brake lamps 374
Brake pads 366
Coolant 367, 368, 369
Cruise control 370
Display 370
Door 370
Engine coolant 367, 368, 369
Engine oil 371, 372
ESP
®361, 362
Fog lamps 374, 376Fuel cap 353, 373
Headlamps 375, 376
Hood 373
Key, SmartKey 373
Lamps, exterior 374–377
Parking brake 366
Parking lamp 376
Seat belt system 378
SRS 363
Steering gear oil 378
Tele Aid* 379
Telephone* 379
Tilt/sliding sunroof* 379
Trunk 379
Turn signals 377
Windshield washer fluid 379
Multifunction steering wheel 26, 126,
446
Button operation 126
N
Navigation system* 134
See separate COMAND* operating
instructions
Net, parcel 258
Neutral gear position, Automatic
transmission 155

459 Index
New vehicle break-in 282
Night security illumination 117
Setting 146
Normal occupant weight 333
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 426
O
Occupant distribution 333
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belt 42
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 75, 357
Infant and child restraint systems 73
LATCH-type child seat anchors 79
Seat belts 42, 64
Odometer 125
Oil level see Engine oil level, Checking oil
level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting, Gear selector le-
ver (Automatic transmission) 162
Canceling gear range limit 162
Downshifting 162
Upshifting 162One-touch gearshifting, Steering wheel
gearshift control
(Automatic transmission) 163
Operating safety 197
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 344
Outside temperature indicator 124
Outside temperature see Displays
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range 446
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 342
Panic alarm* 81
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 258
Parking 54, 285
Parking brake 46, 54
Engaging 54
Message in display 366
Releasing 46
Parking lamps
Messages in display 376
Replacing bulbs 395Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 113, 149,
170
Parts service 424
Passenger compartment 290
Interior lighting 120
Interior rear view mirror 40
Main fuse box in 421
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 258
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 283
Phone* see Telephone*
Plastic and rubber parts, Cleaning and
care of 346
Poly-V-belt drive 446
Layout 427
Positions (memory function) see Seats
Power assistance 283
Power outlet in rear passenger
compartment 263
Power seat see Seats, Power 36

460 Index
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 242
Opening/closing in an
emergency 389
Stopping 244
Synchronizing 244
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Messages in display 379
Opening/closing 242
Opening/closing, SmartKey 241
Power train 446
Power washer 342
Power windows 238
Cleaning 345
Opening/closing 238
Rear door window,
Blocking operation 80
Stopping 240
Synchronizing 240
Practical hints 350
Premium unleaded gasoline 438
Problems
While driving 52
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 333
Program mode 125Program mode selector switch 447
Automatic shift program, automatic
transmission 161
Manual shift program, automatic
transmission 165
PSI 333
Push starting 415
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Operation 200, 205
Selecting stations (Control
system) 131
Radio transmitters 290
Range (distance to empty) 151
Reading lamp 120
Rear bench seat, foldable* 252
Rear door window
Blocking operation 80
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 107
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 183, 196
Rear seat ashtray see AshtrayRear seat head restraints see Head
restraints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 173
Rear window sunshade* 172
Recommended tire inflation
pressure 333
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid*) 272
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 437
Refueling 293
Regular checks 294
Remote control, SmartKey 94
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 272
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signal lamps 400
Backup lamp 401
Brake lamp 401
Fog lamps 401
Headlamps 395, 397, 399
High beam headlamps 395, 397
License plate lamps 401
Low beam headlamps 397
Parking lamps 398, 400, 401
Rear lamps 396
Side marker lamps 400, 401

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Standing lamps 398, 400, 401
Tail lamps 401
Turn signal lamps 398, 400, 401
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, In the instrument
cluster 122, 136
Reset tool
Location 391
Residual heat utilization 195
Residual ventilation 195
Restraint system
see Children in the vehicle
see Infant and child restraint systems
see SRS
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 45
Rims 333, 429
Roadside Assistance 12
RON 447
Roof rack* 248
Rubber parts, Cleaning 346
Run Flat Indicator* (Canada only) 318S
Safety
Driving safety systems 82
Occupant 60
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 209
Seat belt force limiter 70
Seat belts 67
Children in the vehicle 72
Cleaning 347
Fastening 42
Height adjustment 44
Message in display 378
Proper use of 44, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Telltale 25, 378
Seat heating 110
Seating capacity 310
Seats, 35, 106
Heating 110
Lumbar support* 109
Memory function 111
Power 36, 106
Rear bench seat* 252
Securing cargo 255Selecting radio mode 205
Selector lever see gear selector lever
Self-test
BabySmartTM air bag deactivation
system 76
Tele Aid* 266
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 425
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see Maintenance service
indicator 338
Service life (tires) 306
Service see Maintenance Service system
see FSS (Canada vehicles) or Mainte-
nance System (U.S. vehicles) 338
Service System see FSS
Service, Parts 424

462 Index
Settings
Control system menus and
submenus 128, 129
Date 142, 143
Factory, SmartKey 96
Individual, SmartKey 96
Individual, Vehicle 135
Lighting (control system) 144
Memory function 111
Menus and submenus 127
Resetting all (control system) 136
Selective, SmartKey 96
Time 140, 141
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 347
Shift lever position indicator 125, 156
Shift lock 447
Shift program (manual)
Automatic transmission 165
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 125
Shifting 155
Automatic transmission 45
Into optimal gear range
(automatic transmission) 162
Side impact air bags (front and rear*) 66Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 344
Messages in display 374
Replacing bulbs 400
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 333
Ski sack (Canada only) 249
Ski sack* (Canada only) 251, 252
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains 337
Sound system* 202
Spare fuses 420
Spare wheel 433
Bolts 385
Mounting 404
Speed settings
Cruise control 247
Speedometer 25, 138
Split rear bench seat* 252
SRS 68, 447
Indicator lamp 25, 356
Message in display 363
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 395, 396
Standing water, Driving through 289Starter switch 23, 33
Positions 33
Starting difficulties, Engine 46
Steering column 38
Easy entry/exit feature 39
Steering gear oil
Message in display 378
Steering wheel 38
Buttons 26
Cleaning 346
Electrical adjustment 38
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 272
Storage compartments
Armrest 257
Cup holder 258
Glove box 256
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 258
Storing (memory function)
Positions into memory 112
Storing tires 307
Submenus see Control system submenus
Substitute lamps
Bulbs 394
Summer opening feature 241

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Sun visors 171
Sunshade* 172
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 15
T
Tachometer 25, 124
Overspeed range 124
Tail lamps
Cleaning 344
Messages in display 376
Replacing bulbs 396, 400
Tar stains 342
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 437
Brake fluid 437
Coolant 436, 439
Electrical system 434
Engine 428
Engine oil additives 437
Engine oils 437
Fuel requirements 439
Fuels 436
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc 436
Gasoline additives 438
Lubricants 436Premium unleaded gasoline 438
Rims and tires 429
Weights 435
Windshield washer 436
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 436, 442
Tele Aid* 264, 265, 271
Emergency calls 266
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 270
Initiating an emergency call
manually 267
Message in display 379
Remote door unlock 272
Roadside Assistance 268
SOS button 267
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 272
System self-check 266
Telematics* 448Telephone* 26, 263
Answering/ending a call 153
Hands-free microphone 29
Message in display 379
Operation 152, 223
Phone book 153
Redialing 154
Temperature
Display mode 130
Interior temperature 178
Temperature, Tires 316
Tether attachment points, see
Children in the vehicle
Tie-down rings*, Trunk 255
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 410, 448
Tilt/sliding sunroof see Power tilt/sliding
sunroof
Time 140
TIN 333
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 309
Tire and loading Information
Terminology 331