2007 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 window

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

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S
Safety
Driving safety systems 82
Occupant 58
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 197
Seat belt force limiter 72
Seat belts 69
Children in the vehicle 74
Cleaning 319
Fastening 43
Height adjustment 45
Proper use of 45, 70
Safety guidelines 62
Telltale 25
Seat heating* 106
Seating capacity 285Seats, 34, 101
Heating* 106
Lumbar support* 105
Manual 35, 101
Memory function*
(Power seats*) 107
Multicontour seat*
(Canada only) 105
Power* 37, 101
Rear bench seat* 233
Securing cargo 236
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Selector lever see gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 68
Tele Aid* 248
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 397
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see
Maintenance service indicator 310
Service life (tires) 282
Service see Maintenance Service system
see FSS (Canada vehicles)
Service, Parts 396Settings
Control system menus
and submenus 124, 125
Date 138
Factory, SmartKey 93
Individual, SmartKey 94
Individual, Vehicle 131
Lighting (control system) 139
Memory function* 107
Menus and submenus 123
Resetting all (control system) 131
Selective, SmartKey 94
Time 136, 137
Shelf below rear window, cleaning 319
Shift lever position indicator 121
Shift program mode,
Automatic transmission* 121
Shifting
Automatic transmission* 47
Into reverse
(manual transmission) 150
Manual transmission 46, 150
Shifting, Automatic transmission* 151
Side impact air bags (front and rear*) 64

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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

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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