2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Auto light

349 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
4Gas cap
is openA loss of pressure has been detected in
the fuel system. The fuel cap may not be
closed properly or the fuel system may be
leaky.Check the fuel cap (page 271).
If it is not closed properly:
Close the fuel cap.
If it is closed properly:
Have the fuel system checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
IRemove keyYou have forgotten to remove the
SmartKey.Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Get a new
keyNo additional code available for
SmartKey.Change the SmartKey.
.3rd brake
lampThe high mounted brake lamp is
malfunctioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
AUTO-Light
inoperativeThe light sensor is malfunctioning.
The headlamps switch on automatically.In the control system, set lamp opera-
tion to manual mode (
page 139).
Switch on the headlamps using the
exterior lamp switch.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

420 Index
Audio system 187
Audio and telephone, operation 187
Button and soft key operation 190
CD changer* with MP3 202
CD operation 201
Operating and display elements 188
Operating audio system 190
Operating safety 187
Radio operation 194
Telephone* operation 208
Auto-dimming mirror* 161
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(Control system) 143
Automatic climate control* 174
Control panel 175
Defrosting, front 179
Rear window defroster 163
Automatic headlamp mode 110
Automatic locking when driving 99
Automatic shift program 157
Automatic time change (Standard time,
Daylight Saving time) 137Automatic transmission 151
Accelerator position 155
Automatic shift program 157
Emergency operation
(limp-home mode) 159
Gear ranges 156
Gear selector lever 151
Gear selector lever positions 153
Gear shifting malfunctions 159
Kickdown 155
One-touch gearshifting 158
Program mode selector switch 157
Shifting procedure 152
Automatic transmission*
Fluid level (ATF) 277
Starting engine 47B
Backrest
Driver’s multicontour seat*
(Canada only) 105
Rear seat, folding 234
Seat, manual 35
Seat, power* 37
Backup lamps
Messages in display 352
Replacing bulbs 368
Bar 304
BAS 84
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 366
Checking battery condition 95
Battery, Vehicle 279, 383
Charging 385
Disconnecting and connecting 384
Jump starting 386
Removing and installing 384
Bead 304
Block heater (Canada only) 309
Bolts, Spare wheel 360

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Brake fluid 412
Checking 273
Message in display 344
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses 316
Replacing bulbs 373
Brake pads
Message in display 344
Brakes 262
Warning lamp 25, 324
Break-in period 260
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbsC
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice 11
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings* 236
Carpets, cleaning 319
Catalytic converter 269
CD changer* 201
CD player* 128, 201
Centigrade see
Temperature display mode 133
Central locking
Automatic 99, 143
From inside 100
Locking/unlocking from inside 100
Switch 100
Certification label 398
Certification label, examples 398
Charcoal filter
Automatic climate control* 183Children in the vehicle 74
Air bags 60
Blocking rear
door window operation 80
Indicator lamp, front
passenger air bag 68, 331
Infant and child restraint systems 74
LATCH-type child seat anchors 79
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 64
Cigarette lighter 242
Climate control system 164
Control panel,
Automatic climate control 175
Control panel,
Climate control 165
Defrosting, Front 169
Rear window defroster 163
Clock 25, 121
Setting time 136, 137
Cockpit 22
Cold tire inflation pressure 304
Cold weather performance 415
Collapsible wheel chock 358

422 Index
COMAND* see separate COMAND
operating instructions
Combination switch 50, 113
Control system 121
Multifunction display 121
Multifunction steering wheel 122
Resetting to factory default 131
Control system menu 121
AUDIO 127
Menus overview 124
NAV* 129
Settings 131
Standard display 126
TEL* 146
Trip computer 144
Vehicle status
message memory 130
Control system submenus 123, 125
Convenience 143
Instrument cluster 134
Lighting 139
Time/Date 136
Vehicle 142Coolant 278, 416
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 416
Capacities 409, 410
Checking coolant level 273, 278
Messages in display 345–347
Temperature 270
Temperature gauge 25, 119
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 113
Replacing bulbs 368
Cruise control 227
Cruising range, fuel 415
Cup holder 239, 241
Curb weight 304D
Date display, setting 138
Daytime running lamp mode 111
Setting 139
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging windshield
Automatic climate control* 180
Climate control 170
Defrosting, Front
Automatic climate control* 179
Climate control 169
Defrosting, Rear 163
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 141
Interior lighting 142
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
While driving 53
With starting 47
Digital clock see clock
Digital speedometer 126
Dimensions, vehicle 408
Direction of rotation (tires) 284

426 Index
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 318
Hazard warning flasher 115
Head restraints 36, 101
Active head restraint 73, 365
Front seat,
Removing and installing 101
Manual seat, Adjusting 36
Power seat*, Adjusting 37
Rear seat, Folding back 102
Rear seat,
Removing and installing 104
Resetting activated
head restraints 365
Head unit
Time synchronization* with 136
Headlamp
cleaning system* 160, 280, 411
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 110
Bi-Xenon* 372
Cleaning lenses 316
Halogen 370
High beam see High beam flasherHigh beam see High beam headlamps
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 110
Messages in display 349, 350, 351
Replacing bulbs 367
Switch 50, 55
Headliner and shelf below rear window
Cleaning and care of 319
Heated seats* 106
High beam flasher 50, 113
High beam headlamps 50, 113
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 350
Replacing bulbs 368, 371
High mounted brake lamp 368
Hood 274
Horn 23
Hot weather performance 415
HVAC see Climate control
Hydroplaning 265I
Identification labels 398
Identification number,
Vehicle (VIN) 398, 399
Ignition 33, 46, 47
Immobilizer 89
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 96
Instrument and controls see
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster 24, 118
Illumination brightness 118
Lamps 330
Lamps in 322–330
Messages in display see
Malfunction display messages
Multifunction display 121
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instruments and controls see Cockpit

427 Index
Interior lighting 116
Delayed shut-off 142
Interior rear view mirror 42
Antiglare positions 160
Auto-dimming mirrors* 161
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartment
J
Jack 356
Jacking up the vehicle 378
Jump starting 386K
Key, mechanical 361
Key, SmartKey
Batteries 95
Battery check lamp 95
Changing batteries 366
Factory setting 93
Locking/unlocking 32, 93
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 94
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 94
Loss of 95
Messages in display 349
Opening and closing
the power windows 223
Opening and closing
the tilt/sliding sunroof* 223
Positions in starter switch 32
Remote control 92
Starting the engine 46
Steering wheel lock 33
Turning off the engine 55
Unlocking, Trunk lid 95
Valet locking 99
Kickdown 155
Kilopascal 305L
Labels 398
Certification 398
Emission control information 399
Emission control
vacuum line routing 399
Lamps, exterior 368
Light sensor 349
Messages in display 349 - 353
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 322
Battery (SmartKey) 94
Brakes 25, 324
Engine diagnostics 325, 330
Engine malfunction 25, 325–326
ESP
®25, 327
Fog lamps 109
Front passenger front
air bag off 27, 63
Fuel reserve 25, 328
High beam headlamps 25
Instrument cluster 322–330
Low beam headlamps 25
Maintenance service indicator 310
Rear fog lamp 109
Seat belt telltale 25

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SRS 25, 59, 330
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 134
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
Leather upholstery,
Cleaning and care of 320
License plate lamps
Messages in display 351
Replacing bulbs 368
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 317
Technical data 404, 405
Light sensor 349
Message in display 349
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 109
Limp-home mode 159
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading terminology 304
Loading the vehicle 284
Locator lighting 112, 140
Loss of keys 95
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 397Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 351
Replacing bulbs 368, 370
Switching on 50
Lubricants 409
Technical data 409
Lumbar support* 105
M
Main dimensions 408
Main fuse box
In passenger compartment 392
Main odometer 121
Maintenance 12, 310
Calling up
service indicator display 312
Clearing
service indicator message 311
FSS (Canada vehicles) 310
Maintenance System 310
Resetting service indicator 312
Service indicator message 310
Service term exceeded 312
Vehicles with E85 fuel 415Maintenance System 310
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual seat see Seat, Manual 35
Manual transmission 149, 150
Gearshift lever 46, 150
Shift positions 150
Starting the engine 46
Maximum load rating, Tires 305
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 305
Maximum tire inflation pressure 305
MB Tex upholstery,
Cleaning and care of 320
Mechanical key 361
Memory function* see Steering wheel
Menus see Control system
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming* 161
Exterior rear view mirror 42
Interior rear view mirror 42, 160
Mobile phone see Telephone*

430 Index
P
Paintwork code 398
Paintwork, Cleaning 314
Panic alarm* 81
Parcel net
In front passenger footwell 239
Parking 54, 264
Parking brake 48, 54
Engaging 54
Message in display 344
Releasing 48
Parking lamps
Messages in display 351
Replacing bulbs 368
Parts service 396
Passenger compartment 268
Interior lighting 116
Interior rear view mirror 42
Main fuse box in 392
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 239
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 261
Performance
Cold weather 415
Hot weather 415Phone* see Telephone*
Plastic parts, cleaning 318
Poly-V-belt drive, Layout 400
Positions (memory function*) see Seats
Power assistance 262
Power outlet in
rear passenger compartment 243
Power seat* see Seats, Power* 37
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 224
Opening/closing 224
Opening/closing
in an emergency 364
Opening/closing,
SmartKey 223
Stopping 226
Synchronizing 226
Power washer 314
Power windows 221
Cleaning 317
Opening/closing 221
Rear door window,
Blocking operation 80
Stopping 222
Synchronizing 222
Practical hints 322
Premium unleaded gasoline 413Problems
While driving 53
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 305
Program mode 121
Program mode see Automatic transmis-
sion, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 157
PSI 306
Push starting 386
Push-start see Tow-start