2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 flat tire

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

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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*

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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

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Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 290
Inflation pressure 273, 289, 290
Information Placard 285
Inspection 282
Load rating 306
MOExtended system* 382
MOExtended* 294, 403
Ply composition
and material used 306
Problems under-/overinflation 294
Retreads 281
Rims and tires 403
Rotating 307
Run Flat Indicator* 291
Service life 282
Sizes 403
Speed rating 266, 297, 306
Temperature 290, 303
Terminology 304
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 265
Tread 306
Tread depth 283, 308
Treadwear indicators 306
Vehicle maximum load on 307Wear pattern 307
Winter 308
Tools 356
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 77
Towing eye bolt 390
Towing the vehicle 388
Tow-start 386, 388
Traction 86, 306
Transmission gear selector lever see
Gear selector lever
Transmission see
Automatic* or Manual transmission
Traveling abroad 268
Tread 306
Tread depth 283, 308
Treadwear indicators 306
Trip computer 144
Trip odometer 119
Trunk
Closing the lid 97
Fuse box 394
Lamp 117
Opening 95, 97
Tie-down rings 236
Trunk emergency release 98Unlocking in an emergency 98
Turn signal lamps
Messages in display 353
Replacing bulbs 368
Turn signals 50
Additional in mirrors 368
Bulbs 368
Cleaning lenses 316
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 55
U
Uniform Tire
Quality Grading Standards 307
Units, Setting
Speedometer 134
Upholstery, Cleaning 320
Useful features 237
V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 399
Valet locking 99
Vehicle
Battery 383
Breaking-in the vehicle 260
Care 313
Dimensions 408