2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 SPORT AUX

Contents
Driving and parking............................ 126
Starting the engine....................... 126
Driving off .................................... 129
Turn signals.................................. 131
Problems while driving ................. 132
Parking ......................................... 133
Turning off the engine .................. 134
Releasing seat belts ..................... 135
Manual transmission ......................... 136
Shifting into reverse ..................... 137
Automatic transmission* ................... 138
Gear selector lever ....................... 138
Shifting procedure ....................... 139
Gear selector lever positions ....... 140
Driving tips ................................... 142
Gear ranges ................................. 143
Automatic shift program .............. 144
Gear selector lever
one-touch gearshifting................. 145
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 146
Instrument cluster ............................. 147
Multifunction display .................... 147
Adjusting instrument
cluster display illumination........... 148
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 148Tachometer................................... 149
Outside temperature indicator ...... 149
Fuel gauge .................................... 150
Control system ................................... 151
Multifunction display..................... 151
Multifunction steering wheel......... 152
Menus ........................................... 154
Trip menu...................................... 156
Navi* menu ................................... 158
Audio menu................................... 158
TEL menu* .................................... 160
Service menu ................................ 164
Settings menu............................... 165
Audio system...................................... 176
Audio and telephone, operation .... 176
Audio system overview ................. 176
Operating safety ........................... 177
Audio system components............ 177
Menu............................................. 185
Operation ...................................... 188
SYS menu ..................................... 192
Radio operation ............................ 194
Satellite radio*.............................. 200
CD mode ....................................... 208
Audio Aux mode............................ 220
Telephone* ................................... 222“911” emergency call ................... 231
Phone book................................... 233
Call lists ........................................ 236
Making calls.................................. 237
Functions during a single call ....... 240
Driving systems .................................. 241
Cruise control ............................... 241
Hill start assist system................. 246
Air vents ............................................. 247
Opening and closing air vents....... 248
Dual-zone automatic climate control .. 250
Deactivating the
climate control system ................. 252
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode ........... 253
Setting the temperature ............... 253
Adjusting air distribution .............. 254
Adjusting air volume ..................... 254
Using driver-side settings for all
temperature zones (Canada only) . 254
Front defroster ............................. 255
Maximum cooling MAX COOL
(USA only) ..................................... 256
Rear window defroster.................. 256
Air recirculation mode .................. 257
Air conditioning ............................ 258

23 At a glance
Storage compartments
ItemPage
1Glove box
Power outlet
Aux socket284
293
220
2Door pocket
3Storage pocket286
4Door pocket
5Hooks on left and right side in
trunk288
6Parcel net on left side in trunk288
7Storage space for Minispare
wheel and vehicle tool kit in
trunk422,
420
8Door pocket
ItemPage
9Storage pocket286
aDoor pocket
bDocument holder in sun visor289
cParcel net in front passenger
footwell285
dAshtray
Cigarette lighter291
292
eCup holder287
fRight storage compartment in
front center armrest284
ItemPage
gRight storage compartment in
front center armrest284
hAshtray in rear passenger
compartment
Power outlet292
293
jCup holder in the rear center
armrest287
kRear center armrest with stor-
age compartment and
cup holder286
287

190 Controls in detail
Audio system
Example Bass
To change setting: Slide rmq or
rotateymz until desired treble or bass
setting is reached.
To save setting: Press n.
The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.
To exit menu without saving: Press
button í or slideomp.Adjusting balance or fader
Balance is used to determine whether the
sound focus should be shifted toward the
driver’s side or the passenger’s side.
Fader is used to determine whether the
sound focus should be shifted toward the
front or rear of the vehicle
Select Sound
Bal/Fad.
The current setting is indicated by an
red cross-hair symbol.
Adjusting balance and fader
To change setting: Slide rmq or omp
until desired balance/fader setting is
achieved.
To save setting: Press n.The setting is stored and the menu is
exited.
To exit menu without saving: Press
button í.
Surround sound* (Canada only)
If your vehicle is equipped with the har-
mann/kardon LOGIC7
® Surround Sound
system, you can choose between
LOGIC7®
On
and LOGIC7® Off for surround sound.
Harman/kardon LOGIC7
® Surround Sound
is available for the following operating
modes:

Radio (FM only)

Sat*

CD audio

MP3

AUX


208 Controls in detail
Audio system
CD mode
Submenu overview
The audio system will be fitted with either
a single CD drive or a CD changer*.
The single CD player and the CD changer*
can play audio CDs as well as CDs with
MP3 files.
The available menu options will vary de-
pending on the equipment and the type of
CD.
CD or MP3Track list (Audio CD) or Folder
(MP3) Changer
(only CD-changer*)Sound
Normal Track SequenceSelect track (CD mode only)Select mediumTreble
Random Tracks
(CD mode only)Select folder and/or tracks
(MP3 mode only)Eject AllBass
Random Folders
(MP3 mode only)Fill Empty SlotsBalance/Fader
AUXSurround sound*
iThe components and operating principles of
the audio system can be found on (
page 187).

220 Controls in detail
Audio system
Select a track by slidingqmror rotat-
ing ymz the audio controller.
Press n to confirm.
The track is played and the correspond-
ing folder is now the active folder.
Playback options
The following options are available:

Normal Track Sequence
Tracks playback in the order on the
disc (e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).

Random Tracks
Tracks playback in a random order
(e.g. track 3, 8, 5, etc.).

Random Folder (in MP3 mode only)
Tracks in the active folder and any sub-
folders playback in random order.
Selecting an option: é
CD/MP3.
The option list appears. A dot R indi-
cates which option is switched on.
Select an option and press n.
The option is switched on. For all op-
tions except
Normal Track Sequence,
you will see a corresponding indicator
in the main area.
Audio Aux mode
An external audio source (Aux) can be con-
nected to the audio system. The
cinch-connector for connecting the exter-
nal audio source (Aux) is located in the
glove box. Please contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more informa-
tion
1External audio source (Aux)
cinch-connector
iThe “Normal Track Sequence” option is au-
tomatically activated when you select a different
medium. If an option is activated, it remains acti-
vated after the audio system is switched on/off.


221 Controls in detail
Audio system
Calling up Aux mode
Selecting audio Aux mode:
é

CD/MP3
Aux.
The audio Aux menu appears. The me-
dium in the external audio source is
heard, provided it is connected and
switched to playback.The following settings can be made in the
audio Aux mode:

Volume (page 189)

Balance control and fader
(
page 190)

Bass and treble control (page 189)

Surround sound (page 190)
Switch back to CD mode
Select Back To Disc in the audio Aux
menu.
The CD mode is switched on.
Warning!G
Only operate an external audio source (Aux)
when the vehicle is stationary. There is a risk
of accident by being distracted from road
and traffic conditions if you operate an ex-
ternal audio source (Aux) while the vehicle is
in motion.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your car is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 14 m) every second.Warning!G
Due to the different volumes of the external
audio sources, system messages (e.g. traffic
and navigation announcements) may be
much louder. You may need to disable these
system messages or adjust the volume of
these messages manually.
iPlease refer to the relevant operating guide
for operation of the external audio source.
iThe volume of external audio sources is ex-
tremely variable. It is possible that a device con-
nected as an external audio source will sound
quieter or louder in the vehicle or that the usual
maximum volume cannot be achieved. On cer-
tain devices the volume can be set separately. In
this case, start at a moderate volume and in-
crease it slowly. In this way, you can determine
whether the system is capable of playback with-
out distortion, even at high volume.

293 Controls in detail
Useful features
Tap the front of the cover plate1.
The cover will retract and the ashtray
will close.Power outlet in the glove box
1Power outlet
Switch on the ignition.
Open the glove box (page 284).
Flip cover from power outlet1 to the
right and insert electrical plug (ciga-
rette lighter type).Power outlet in the rear passenger
compartment
1Power outlet
2Cover
Switch on the ignition.
Pull at top of cover2.
Flip cover from power outlet1 to the
left and insert electrical plug (cigarette
lighter type).
!The lighter socket can accommodate 12V
DC electrical accessories (up to a maximum of
85 W) designed for use with the standard “ciga-
rette lighter” plug type. Keep in mind, however,
that connecting accessories to the lighter socket
(for example extensive connecting and discon-
necting, 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 outlet (
page 293) in your vehicle when-
ever possible.
iThe power outlet1 can be used to
accommodate electrical consumers (e.g. air
pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 180 W.
iThe power outlet1 can be used to
accommodate electrical consumers (e.g. air
pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a maximum
of 180 W.

318 Operation
Driving instructions
For more information on winter driving, see
“Winter driving” (
page 360).
Standing waterPassenger compartment
Driving abroad
Abroad, there is an extensive
Mercedes-Benz service network at your
disposal. If you plan to drive into areas
which are not listed in the index of your
Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you
should request pertinent information from
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make
sure that snow is kept clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around the vehicle while the
engine is running. Otherwise, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle in-
terior resulting in unconsciousness and
death.
To assure sufficient fresh air ventilation,
open a window slightly on the side of the ve-
hicle not facing the wind.
Warning!G
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose. In-
dicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road
surface is free of ice.
!Do not drive through flooded areas or water
of unknown depth. Before driving through water,
determine its depth. Never accelerate before
driving into water. The bow wave could force wa-
ter into the engine and auxiliary equipment, thus
damaging them.
If you must drive through standing water, drive
slowly to prevent water from entering the pas-
senger compartment or the engine compart-
ment. Water in these areas could cause damage
to electrical components or wiring of the engine
or transmission, or could result in water being in-
gested by the engine through the air intake caus-
ing severe internal engine damage. Any such
damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Warning!G
Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry
objects.