2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS SALOON air condition

31, 2, 3 ...
7G–TRONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 A
ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Display message (luxury multi -
function steering wheel) . . . .248, 251
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279
Acceleratio n
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344
Accident
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Active Light Syste m. . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Adaptive brake lamps . . . . . . . . . . . ..68
Additional speedometer Activating/deactivating (on -
board computer, luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .141
ADVANCED AGILITY package with
sports mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
ADVANCED AGILITY package with
sporty driving mode
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
Airbag
Activatio n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Driver's . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Driver's knee airba
g.. . . . . . . . . . ..51
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Front passenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF warning
lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Sidebag s.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Windowbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Air cleaner
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
Air-conditioning syste m
see Thermatic
Air-recirculation mode
Convenience opening/closing
feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Thermatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
Air vents
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Centre air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Rear-compartment air vents . . . . .157
Side air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
Antifreeze concentration . . . . . . . ..370
Anti-lock braking syste m
see ABS
Anti-theft alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..70
Ashtra y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 ASSYST PLU
S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Switching off the alarm . . . . . .71, 286
Audible warning signal . . . . . . . . . ..286
Audio On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .137
AUTO lights
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
Automatic car wash . . . . . . . . . . . ..227
Automatic transmission Changing gear yoursel f.. . . . . . . .119
Display in the speedometer . . . . . .118
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Emergency running mode . . . . . . .292
Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292
One-touch gearshifting . . . . . . . . .119
Program selector button . . . . . . . .120
Releasing the parking lock man-
ually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303
Selector lever positions . . . . . . . . .118
Shift ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Axle load, maximum permissible
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .356, 357 Index
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PRESAFE
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
PRE-SAFE ®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
PRESAFE ®
system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Program selector button Automatic transmission . . . . . . . . .120
Pulling away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 R
Radio Selecting a station (on-board
computer, luxury multi-function
steering wheel ).. . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
see separate operating instructions
Rain-closing feature
Panorama sliding sunroo f.. . . . . .178
Sliding/tilting sunroo f.. . . . . . . ..175
Rain sensor
Windscreen wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Range
Calling up (on-board computer,
luxury multi-function steering
wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Rear-compartment air conditionin g
Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Rear foglamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263 Rear seat backrest
Display message (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .270
Display message (multi-function
steering wheel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245
Folding forwards/back . . . . .186, 188
Rear seat belt status indicator . . ..100
Rear vents Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Rear-view mirror
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Anti-dazzle (manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Anti-dazzle mode (automatic) . . . . .95
Rear windo w
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228
Rear window blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..196
Rear window heatin g
Switching on/of f.. . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Rear window wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . ..109
Replacing the wiper blade . . . . . . .313
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204
Replacing the wiper blade s. . . . . . .312
Reserve fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
Residual heat/auxiliary ventilatio n
Thermotronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Restraint syste m
Airbag s.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Restraint systems
For childre n.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Rev counte r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Reverse gear Engaging (automatic transmission) 118
Engaging (manual transmission) . .117
Reversing lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .265
Roller sunblin d
Opening/closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
Rear side window . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
Roof load, maximum . . . . . . . ..356, 357
Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181
Route guidance On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .135 S
Safety net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189
Seat Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87, 88
correct driver's seat position . . . . .101
Storing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Seat belt
Adjusting the height . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Fastening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . .100, 283 Index
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Stowage compartment
s
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Stowage well
Boot floor (underneath) . . . . . . . . .184
Submenu (luxury multi-function
steering wheel)
Convenience submenu . . . . . . . . . .144
Factory setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Standard displa y.. . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Time/date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Summer opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Sun viso r. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195
Supplemental Restraint Syste m
see SRS
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .283
Surround lighting
On-board computer (luxury multi-
function steering wheel) . . . . . . . .143
Switching off the alarm
ATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 T
Tailgate Emergency unlocking . . . . . . . . . . .302
Limiting the opening angl e.. . . . . ..85 Opening/closing (automatically)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82, 83
Opening/closing (manually). . . . . ..80
Tail lamp
Display message . . . . . . . . . .259, 266
Tail lamps
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310
Display message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360
Technical data Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .344
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .341
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .343
Trailer loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .359
Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Vehicle dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .355
Vehicle weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .355
Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .348
Telephone
see Mobile phone
Telephone compartment . . . . . . . ..195
Telescopic rod (Easy-Pack fix kit) ..1 92
Temperature Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . . .124
Setting (rear-compartment con-
trol panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Thermatic
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .160
Air-recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . .162
Automatic air conditioning control .160 Control pane
l.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Cooling with dehumidification . . . .163
Demisting the windscreen . . . . . . .162
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Setting the air distribution . . . . . . .161
Setting the airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . .161
Windows misted up . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Thermotroni c
Activating/deactivating . . . . . . . . .167
Air-recirculation mode . . . . . . . . . .170
Controlling the air conditioning
automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
Control pane l.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Cooling with dehumidification . . . .171
Demisting the windscreen . . . . . . .169
Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277
Rear-compartment air condition-
ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Rear vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Residual heat/auxiliary ventilation 171
Setting the air distribution . . . . . . .168
Setting the airflow . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . .168
Windows misted up . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Through-loading feature . . . . . . . . ..186
Tightening torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..322 Index
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Thermatic
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9 Function Recommendation/information
4 2
Activates/deactivates cooling with dehumidifica-
tio n i
Switch on cooling with dehumidification. The indica -
tor lamp in the button is lit. (
Y page 163 ) 5 y
Activates/deactivates the demisting function for
the windscree n i
Only use the demisting function until the misted-up
windscreen is clear again. (
Y page 162 ) 6 Adjusts the temperature, right i
It is best to set the temperature to 22 °C. (
Y page 161 ) 7 ,
Activates/deactivates Thermatic i
Only use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in
a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can mist up due to
lack of fresh air. (
Y page 162 ) 8 ¯
Switches the rear window heating on/of f i
At very low temperatures, the rear window heating is
only switched on once the vehicle interior has warme d
up. (
Y page 173 ) 9 Q
Increases the airflow (
Y page 161 ) a ·
Reduces the airflow (
Y page 161 ) b Display
c Z
Sets the air distribution (
Y page 161 ) d U
Controls the air conditioning automatically i
Switch on the automatic air conditioning. The indica -
tor lamp in the button is lit. (
Y page 160 ) Cont
rols
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General notes Thermatic is only operational when the
engine is running. Optimum operation is only
achieved when you drive with the side win-
dows and sliding/tilting sunroof*/panorama
sliding sunroof* closed .
You can allow the air-conditioning system to
adjust automatically or you can adjust it man-
ually.
In automatic mode, Thermatic cools or heats
the vehicle interior according to:
R The selected temperature
R The outside temperature
R The intensity of the sunlight
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the sum-
mer opening feature (Y page 111). This
helps you to achieve the desired interior
temperature more quickly.
The integrated filter filters out most particles
of dust and completely filters out pollen.
i A clogged filter reduces the amount of ai r
supplied to the vehicle interior. For this rea-
son, you should always observe the interval
for replacing the filter, which is specified in
the Service Booklet. As it depends on envi- ronmental conditions, e.g. heavy air pollu-
tion, the interval may be slightly shorter
than stated in the Service Booklet. G
Risk of accident
Follow the settings recommended on the
following pages for heating or cooling. The
windows could otherwise mist up. This may
prevent you from observing the traffic con-
ditions, thereby causing an accident. Activating/deactivating Thermati
c
Thermatic is only operational when the
engine is running.
X To activate :press the ´button.
The indicator lamp in the ´button goes
out. The previously selected settings come
into effect again.
or
X Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton is lit.
Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode.
X To deactivate: press the´button.
The indicator lamp in the ´button is lit. i
Select this setting when you drive with the
side windows or the sliding/tilting sun-
roof*/panorama sliding sunroof* open, for
example. When Thermatic is deactivated,
the air supply and air circulation are also
switched off. Only select this setting briefl y
when the side windows and the sliding/
tilting sunroof*/panorama sliding sun-
roof* are closed, otherwise the windows
may mist up. Controlling the air conditioning auto-
matically
i If you have set the air-conditioning sys-
tem to automatic, you only need to set the
temperature. In automatic mode, the air-
flow and air distribution do not need to be
adjusted. The cooling with dehumidifica-
tion function is switched on in automatic
mode. If necessary, cooling with dehumid-
ification can be deactivated.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock .
X Set the desired temperature .Cont
rols
* optional
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Outside air is added after about 30
minutes.
X To deactivate: press the,button.
The indicator lamp in the ,button is off.
i Air-recirculation mode switches off auto-
matically:
R after approximately five minutes at out -
side temperatures below approximately
5 °C
R after approximately five minutes if th e
cooling with dehumidification function is
deactivated
R after approximately 30 minutes at out -
side temperatures above approximately
5 °C
Air-recirculation mode with the conve-
nience opening/closing feature G
Risk of injury
Make sure that nobody can become trap -
ped between the side window and the door
frame as the side windows are opened and
closed. Do not place objects or lean against
the side window when it is being opened or
closed. You or the objects could be drawn in or become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the window
moves. If there is a risk of entrapment,
release the
,button. If necessary, press
the switch that stops, opens or closes the
side window in the opposite direction.
Make sure that nobody can become trap-
ped when you open or close the sliding/
tilting sunroof*/panorama sliding sun-
roof*. If there is a risk of entrapment,
release the ,button. If necessary, press
the switch that stops, opens or closes the
sliding/tilting sunroof* or panorama sliding
sunroof* in the opposite direction.
X Convenience closing: press and hold
the , button until the side windows and
the sliding /tilting sunroof*/panorama
sliding sunroof* close.
The indicator lamp in the ,button is lit.
Air-recirculation mode is activated.
X Convenience opening: press and hold
the , button until the side windows and
the sliding /tilting sunroof*/panorama
sliding sunroof* open .
The indicator lamp in the ,button is off.
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated. The
side windows and the sliding/tilting sun- roof* or panorama sliding sunroof
*are in
their previous positions .
i If you open the side windows or the slid-
ing/tilting sunroof* or panorama slidin g
sunroof* manually after closing using the
convenience closing feature, it will remain
in this position when opened using the con-
venience opening feature. Cooling with air-dehumidification
G
Risk of accident
If you turn off cooling with dehumidifica -
tion, the vehicle will not be cooled or dehu -
midified during warmer weather condi-
tions. The windows could mist up more
quickly. This may prevent you from observ-
ing the traffic conditions, thereby causing
an accident. H
Environmental not
e
The cooling system uses the refrigerant
R134A. This refrigerant does not damage
the earth's ozone layer.
i Condensation may drip from the under-
side of the vehicle when Thermatic is in
cooling mode. Control
s
* optional
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5 Thermotronic*
Control pane
l Function Recommendation/information
1 Adjusts the temperature, left i
It is best to set the temperature to 22 °C. (
Y page 168 ) 2 U
Controls the air conditioning automatically i
Switch on the automatic air conditioning. The indica -
tor lamp in the Ubutton is lit. (
Y page 168 ) Cont
rols
* optional
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Thermotronic*
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7 Function Recommendation/information
d Display
e Z
Adjusts the air distribution, left (
Y page 168 ) f ,
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mod e i
Only use this operating mode for a short time, e.g. in
a tunnel. Otherwise, the windows can mist up due to
lack of fresh air. (
Y page 170 ) General notes
Optimum operation of Thermotronic is only
achieved when you drive with the side win-
dows and sliding/tilting sunroof*/panorama
sliding/tilting sunroof* closed
.
You can allow the air-conditioning system to
adjust automatically or you can adjust it man-
ually.
In automatic mode, Thermotronic cools or
heats the vehicle interior according to:
R The selected temperature
R The outside temperature
R The intensity of the sunlight
i Ventilate the vehicle for a brief period
during warm weather, e.g. using the sum-
mer opening feature (Y page 111). This helps you to achieve the desired interior
temperature more quickly.
The integrated filter filters out most particles
of dust and completely filters out pollen.
i A clogged filter reduces the amount of ai r
supplied to the vehicle interior. For this rea-
son, you should always observe the interval
for replacing the filter, which is specified in
the Service Booklet. As it depends on envi-
ronmental conditions, e.g. heavy air pollu-
tion, the interval may be slightly shorter
than stated in the Service Booklet. G
Risk of accident
Follow the settings recommended on the
following pages for heating or cooling. The
windows could otherwise mist up. This may prevent you from observing the traffic con-
ditions, thereby causing an accident. Activating/deactivatin
g
Thermotroni c
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in
the ignition lock .
X To activate :press the ´button.
The indicator lamp in the ´button is off.
The previously selected settings come int o
effect again.
or
X Press the Ubutton.
The indicator lamp in the Ubutton is lit.
Airflow and air distribution are set to auto-
matic mode. Controls
* optional
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