2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C230 Ash tray

Contents
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 224
Opening and closing
the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...... 224
Synchronizing
the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...... 226
Driving systems ................................. 227
Cruise control............................... 227
Loading .............................................. 230
Roof rack* .................................... 230
Ski sack* (Canada only) ............... 230
Split rear bench seat* .................. 233
Loading instructions ..................... 235
Cargo tie-down rings* .................. 236
Useful features .................................. 237
Storage compartments................. 237
Cup holders .................................. 239
Ashtrays ....................................... 241
Cigarette lighter ........................... 242
Power outlet ................................. 243
Telephone*................................... 244
Tele Aid* ...................................... 247
Garage door opener* ................... 253
Operation......................................... 259
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)......... 260
Driving instructions............................ 261
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 261
Drinking and driving ..................... 261
Pedals .......................................... 261
Power assistance ......................... 262
Brakes .......................................... 262
Driving off .................................... 263
Parking ......................................... 264
Tires ............................................. 264
Hydroplaning ................................ 265
Tire traction.................................. 265
Tire speed rating .......................... 266
Winter driving instructions ........... 267
Standing water ............................. 268
Passenger compartment .............. 268
Driving abroad.............................. 268
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 268
Catalytic converter ....................... 269
Emission control .......................... 270
Coolant temperature .................... 270At the gas station .............................. 271
Refueling ...................................... 271
Check regularly
and before a long trip................... 273
Engine compartment ......................... 274
Hood ............................................ 274
Engine oil ..................................... 276
Transmission fluid level................ 277
Coolant level ................................ 278
Battery ......................................... 279
Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system* .. 280
Tires and wheels................................ 281
Important guidelines .................... 281
Tire care and maintenance........... 282
Direction of rotation..................... 284
Loading the vehicle ...................... 284
Recommended
tire inflation pressure ................... 289
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 290
MOExtended system* .................. 294
Tire labeling ................................. 295
Load identification ....................... 299
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 299
Maximum tire load ....................... 301

28 At a glance
Center console
Lower partItemPage
1Ashtray241
Cigarette lighter242
2Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission*47,
153
Gearshift lever for manual
transmission46,
149
3Cup holder239
4Storage compartment/tele-
phone* compartment under
the center armrest238
5Program mode selector
switch for automatic
transmission*157

241 Controls in detail
Useful features
Cup holder in rear seat armrest
1Cup holder
Opening cup holder
Briefly press the front of cup holder1.
The cup holder slides out slightly.
Pull out the cup holder until it stops.
Closing cup holder
Slide cup holder back until it engages.
Ashtrays
Center console ashtray
1Cover plate
2Sliding button
3Ashtray insert
Briefly press the bottom of cover
plate1.
The cover plate opens automatically.Removing ashtray insert
Secure vehicle from movement by
setting the parking brake.
Move the gear selector lever to
positionN (manual transmission:
second gear).
Now you have more room to take out
the ashtray insert.
Push sliding button2 to the right.
The ashtray insert3 slides out
slightly.
Remove the ashtray insert.
!Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded down, as
you could otherwise damage it.
Warning!G
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle
standing still. Set the parking brake to
secure vehicle from movement. Move gear
selector lever to positionN (manual trans-
mission: second gear). With gear selector
lever in positionN (manual transmission:
second gear) turn off the engine.

242 Controls in detail
Useful features
Reinstalling ashtray insert
Push the ashtray insert3 down into
the retainer until it engages.
Push down cover plate1 to close
ashtray.
The cover plate engages.
Rear seat ashtray
1Button
2Ashtray insert
3Cover
Pull at top of cover3.Removing ashtray insert
Push button1 to disengage ashtray
insert2 and remove it.
Reinstalling ashtray insert
Push the ashtray insert2 down into
the retainer until it engages.
Push at top of cover3 to close
ashtray.
Cigarette lighter
Switch on the ignition (page 32).
Warning!G
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure that any children traveling with
you do not injure themselves or start a fire
with the hot cigarette lighter.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

243 Controls in detail
Useful features
1Cover plate
2Cigarette lighter
Briefly press the bottom of cover
plate1.
The cover plate opens automatically.
Push in cigarette lighter2.
The cigarette lighter will pop out
automatically when hot.Push down cover plate1 to close
ashtray.
The cover plate engages.
Power outlet
The power outlet is located in the rear pas-
senger compartment.
1Power outlet
2Cover
Switch on the ignition (page 32).
Pull at top of cover2.
Flip cover1 to the left and insert
electrical plug (cigarette lighter type).
!The lighter socket can be used to accommo-
date 12V DC electrical accessories (up to a max-
imum of 85 W) designed for use with the
standard “cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in
mind, however, that connecting accessories to
the lighter socket (for example extensive con-
necting and disconnecting, or using plugs that do
not fit properly) can damage the lighter socket.
With the socket damaged, the lighter may no
longer be able to be placed in the heating
(pushed-in) position, or the lighter may pop out
too early with the lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette lighter
socket, we recommend connecting 12V DC elec-
trical accessories designed for use with the stan-
dard “cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12V
power outlets (
page 243) in your vehicle
whenever possible.
iThe power outlet can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 180 W.

419 Index
A
ABS 25, 82
Malfunction indicator lamp 322, 323
Messages in display 335
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 155
Accessory weight 304
Accident
In case of 53
Active head restraints
see Head restraints
Additional turn signals 368
Air bags 59
Children 75
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 27, 68, 331
Front, Driver 63
Front, Passenger 63
Passenger 63
Safety guidelines 62
Side impact (front and rear*) 64
Window curtain 64Air conditioning refrigerant 412
Air conditioning system
Automatic climate control* 174
Climate control 164
Air conditioning, Cooling
Automatic climate control* 184
Climate control 172
Air distribution
Automatic climate control* 178
Climate control 168
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode
Automatic climate control* 181
Climate control 170
Air vents, Front
Automatic climate control* 175
Climate control 165Air vents, Rear
Automatic climate control* 186
Climate control 173
Air volume
Automatic climate control* 179
Climate control 168
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 379
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 417
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 160
Anti-theft systems 89
Anti-theft alarm system* 89
Immobilizer 89
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 238
Ashtrays 241
Aspect ratio 304
ATF (Automatic transmission fluid) 277
AUDIO menu
Search function 142
AUDIO menu (Control system) 127

431 Index
R
Radio
Operation 190, 194
Search function 142
Selecting stations
(Control system) 127
Radio transmitters 268
Range (distance to empty) 146
Reading lamp 116, 117
Rear bench seat, foldable* 233
Rear door window
Blocking operation 80
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear outer seats
Adjusting head restraint height 102
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 173, 186
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 163
Rear window sunshade* 162
Recommended
tire inflation pressure 306Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid*) 253
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 412
Refueling 271
Regular checks 273
Remote control, SmartKey 92
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid*) 252
Replacing bulbs
Additional turn signal lamps 373
Backup lamp 374
Brake lamps 374
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps* 368
Fog lamps 374
Headlamps 368, 370, 372
High beam headlamps 368, 370
License plate lamps 374
Low beam headlamps 370
Parking lamps 371, 373, 374
Side marker lamps 373
Standing lamps 371, 373
Tail lamps 368, 374
Turn signal lamps 371, 373, 374
Reporting safety defects 18
Reset button,
in the instrument cluster 118, 132Residual heat utilization 185
Residual ventilation 185
Restraint system
see Children in the vehicle
see Infant and child restraint systems
see SRS
Reverse gear position,
Automatic transmission* 47, 151, 153
Reverse gear position,
Manual transmission 46
Rims 306, 403
Roadside Assistance 12
Roof rack* 230
Rubber parts, cleaning 318
Run Flat Indicator* 291