2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C350S bluetooth

487 Index
A
ABS 27, 59
Indicator lamp 59, 374
Messages in display 389, 398
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 142
Accessory weight 356
Accident 132
Air bags 36
Children 51
Front 39
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 29, 45
OCS 41
Safety guidelines 38
Side impact 40
Window curtain 40, 41
Air conditioning system see Climate con-
trol system
Air conditioning, Cooling 258, 267
Air conditioning, Refrigerant 478, 480
Air distribution 254, 263
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 257, 265Air vents 247
Center air vents 248
Rear center console air vents 249
Air volume 254, 263, 268
Alarm
Audible alarm and flashing exterior
lamps (Panic alarm) 58
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Antiglare
Rear view mirrors 100
Anti-theft systems 66
Alarm, visual and audible 66
Anti-theft alarm system 66
Immobilizer 66
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 284, 286
Ashtrays 291, 292
Aspect ratio 356
Audio Aux mode 220
AUDIO menu (Control system) 158Audio system 176
“911” emergency call 231
Audio and telephone, operation 176
Audio Aux mode 220
Audio control unit 177
Audio display 180
Bluetooth
® operation 222
Call lists 236
CD changer* 208, 214
CD operation 208
CD player 160, 208
CD, fast forward/rewind 219
CD, pause function 218
CD, submenu overview 208
Components 177
Controller 182
Example, how to use 187
Functions during a single call 240
Making calls 237
On/Off 188
Operating 185
Operating and display elements 178
Operating CD player 213
Operating safety 177
Operation 188
Overview 176

488 Index
Phone cook 233
Radio operation 194
Satellite radio* operation 200
Sound settings 189
Surround sound* (Canada only) 190
SYS menu 192
SYS menu, Bluetooth
® settings 192
SYS menu, display settings 192
SYS menu, language settings 193
SYS menu, reset to factory
settings 193
Telephone menu* 222
Volume 189
Auto-dimming*, Rear view mirrors 100
Automatic central locking 80
Activating/deactivating
(Control system) 173
Automatic climate control (3-zone) see Cli-
mate control system
Automatic headlamp mode 109, 172
Automatic lighting control, Interior
lighting 115
Automatic shift program 144Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 142
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) 146
Fluid 476, 477
Fluid level 328
Gear ranges 143
Gear shifting malfunctions 146
Hill start assist system 246
Kickdown 142
Shifting procedure 139
Starting the engine 127
Transmission fluid 328
Automatic transmission*
Automatic shift program 144
Gear selector lever 138
Gear selector lever control one-touch
gearshifting 145
Gear selector lever positions 140
Program mode selector switch 144
Aux socket 220B
Backrest 281
Backup lamps
Replacing bulbs 430, 431
Bar 356
BAS 60
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking battery condition 78
Replacing 428
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
(Canada only)
Checking battery condition 78
Replacing 428
Battery 448
Battery, vehicle 446
Charging 449
Discharged, Jump starting 451
Disconnecting 448
Message in display 399
Reconnecting 450
Removing 449
Bead 356
Beverage holder see Cup holder

489 Index
Bluetooth®
Settings (Audio system) 192
Telephone* (Audio system) 222
Brake assist system (BAS) 60
Brake fluid 324, 478, 480
Brake lamp
High mounted 431
Replacing bulbs 431, 436
Brake pads
Message in display 399
Brake warning lamp 27
Brakes 312
Warning lamp 27, 376
Break-in period 310
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbsC
California retail buyers and lessees,
important notice for 11
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants 476
Cargo area see Trunk
Carpets, Cleaning and care of 371
Catalytic converter 319
CD
CD changer* 208
CD player 160, 208
MP3 playback options 220
MP3, selecting a track 219
Playback options 220
Selecting a track 219
Submenu overview 208
CD changer* 208
CD player 160, 208
Centigrade see Temperature display
mode 167
Central locking
Automatic 80, 173
Locking/unlocking from inside 81
Locking/unlocking switches 81
Central locking/unlocking switches 80Certification label 462
Change of address or ownership 12
Checking tire pressure electronically
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 344
Children in the vehicle 51
Air bags 51
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp 45, 385
Infant and child restraint systems 51
LATCH-type child seat anchors 55
Override switch for rear door window
operation 57
Tether attachment points 54
Cigarette lighter 292
Climate control system 250, 259
3-zone automatic climate control
(Canada only) 259
Air conditioning, Cooling 258, 267
Air distribution 254, 263
Air recirculation mode 257, 265
Air volume 254, 263
Air volume, rear 268
Automatic mode 253
Deactivating/Reactivating 252
Defrosting 264

503 Index
SRS 47
Indicator lamp 27, 382
Messages in display 416
Standing lamps 434, 436
Replacing bulbs 431
Standing water, Driving through 318
Starter switch 82
Positions 82
Starting difficulties, Engine 129
Starting, Engine 126
Steering wheel 93, 94
Adjustment, electrical 94
Adjustment, manual 93
Buttons 28
Cleaning 371
Easy entry/exit feature*
(Canada only) 95
Power steering fluid 478
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 302
Storage compartments 283
Cup holder 287
Front armrest 284
Parcel net 285
Rear armrest 286
Storage compartment in front
armrest 284Storage pockets 286
Storing tires 333
Submenus see Control system submenus
Summer opening feature 123
Sun visors 289
Sunroof see Power tilt/sliding sunroof
Sunshade
Extending/retracting rear window
sunshade 290
Switching
Fuel (Flexible fuel vehicle) 483
Symbols used in this operator’s
manual 14
System settings
Bluetooth
® (Audio system) 192
Display (Audio system) 192
Setting the system language 193
System settings (Audio system)
Menu overview 192
Reset to factory settings 193
Setting the system language 193T
Tachometer 149
Overspeed range 149
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 367
Replacing bulbs 431, 436
Tar stains 365
Technical data
Flexible fuel vehicles 482
Tele Aid* 295
Automatic Maintenance Call 302
Call priority 301
Emergency calls 296
Hands-free microphone 31
Information 300
Information button* 300
Initiating an emergency call
manually 298
Messages in display 418
Remote door lock 302
Remote door unlock* 301
Roadside Assistance button* 299,
300
Roadside Assistance* 299
SOS button 298
Stolen Vehicle Recovery