2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 set clock

385 Practical hints
Battery
Charging and reinstalling the batteryCharge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.
Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in
reverse order.
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover3 (
page 384).
Connect the battery negative lead2
(
page 384).
Reinstall the filter box (page 383).Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12 volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
Warning!G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the bat-
tery in its installed position. Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability. Charge battery
in accordance with the separate instruc-
tions for the accessory battery charger.
!The battery, its filler caps and the battery
ventilation hose must always be securely in-
stalled when the vehicle is in operation.
!Always connect the battery in the order de-
scribed below. Otherwise the vehicle’s electron-
ics can be damaged.
!Never invert the terminal connections!
iThe following procedures must be carried
out following any interruption of battery power
(e.g. due to reconnection):

Set the clock (page 136).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
See COMAND operator’s manual.

Synchronize side windows (page 222).

Synchronize tilt/sliding sunroof*
(
page 226).

421 Index
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