2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 Phone

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

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Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 316
Messages in display 350
Replacing bulbs 373
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 306
Ski sack* (Canada only) 230, 232, 233
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
Snow chains 309
Sound system* 191
Spare fuses 391
Spare wheel 406
Bolts 360
Mounting 377
Speed settings
Cruise control 229
Speedometer 25, 134
Split rear bench seat* 233
SRS 70
Indicator lamp 25, 330
Message in display 342
Standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 368
Standing water, Driving through 268Starter switch 23, 32
Positions 32
Starting difficulties, Engine 47
Steering column 39, 40
Easy entry/exit feature* 40
Steering gear oil
Message in display 354
Steering wheel 38
Buttons 26
Cleaning 319
Electrical adjustment* 40
Lock 47
Manual adjustment 39
Stolen vehicle
Recovery services 253
Storage compartments
Armrest, Front 238
Cup holder 239
Glove box 237
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 239
Telephone* 238
Storing (memory function*)
Positions into memory 108Storing tires 283
Submenus see Control system submenus
Substitute lamps
Bulbs 367
Summer opening feature 223
Sun visors 161
Sunshade* 162
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 415
Symbols used
in this operator’s manual 15

434 Index
T
Tachometer 25, 120
Overspeed range 120
Tail lamps
Cleaning 316
Messages in display 352
Replacing bulbs 368, 373
Tar stains 314
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 412
Brake fluid 412
Coolant 409, 410, 416
Electrical system 407
Engine 401
Engine oil additives 412
Engine oils 412
Flexible fuel vehicles 414
Fuel requirements 414
Fuels 409, 411
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 409
Gasoline additives 413
Lubricants 409
Premium unleaded gasoline 413
Rims and tires 403
Weights 408
Windshield washer 411Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 411, 418
Tele Aid* 247, 252
Emergency calls 248
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 251
Initiating an
emergency call manually 249
Message in display 355
Remote door unlock 252
Roadside Assistance 250
SOS button 249
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 253
System self-check 248
Telephone* 26, 244
Answering/ending a call 147
Changing mobile phone cradle 246
Compartment 238
Hands-free microphone 29
Inserting in cradle 245
Installing a different
mobile phone cradle 246
Message in display 355
Operation 146, 208
Phone book 147Redialing 148
Removing from cradle 246
Temperature
Display mode 126
Interior temperature 168
Tether attachment points, see
Children in the vehicle
Tie-down rings*, Trunk 236
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 381
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Time 136
TIN 306
Tire and loading Information
Placard 285
Terminology 304
Tires 281, 403
Air pressure 304
Care and maintenance 282
Chains 309
Cleaning 283, 314
Direction of rotation 284
Driving instructions 264

436 Index
Individual settings 131, 132
Locking/unlocking 100
Locking/unlocking
in an emergency 361, 362
Lowering 381
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 16
Towing 388
Washing 314, 315
Weights 408
With flexible fuel 414
Vehicle jack 357
Vehicle lighting 273
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings* 236
Instructions 235, 284
Load limit 408
Roof rack* 230
Split rear bench seat* 233
Terminology 304
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 307
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid*) 247
Vehicle status message memory 130
Vehicle tool kit 356
VIN 398Voice control system*,
Hands-free microphone 29
W
Warning lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Warning sounds
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 71
Parking brake 48
Seat belt telltale 328, 329
Warranty coverage 10, 397
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 273
Washing the vehicle 313
Wear pattern (tires) 307
Weights, Vehicle 408
Wheel
Bolts 360
Change 381
Removing 379
Spare 357, 359, 406
Tightening torque 381
Wheels, Tires 281
Window curtain air bags 64
Windows see Power windowsWindshield
Cleaning 317
Defogging 170, 180
Replacing wiper blades 375
Washer fluid 280, 418
Washer system 418
Windshield washer fluid 418
Message in display 355
Mixing ratio 418
Refilling 280
Wiping with 52
Windshield washer system 418
Windshield wipers 51
Cleaning 317
Replacing wiper blades 375
Winter driving 308
Block heater (Canada only) 309
Snow chains 309
Tires 308
Winter driving instructions 267
Winter tires 308
Wiper blades
Cleaning 317
Replacing 375
Wood trims, Cleaning 320