2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4MATIC Exterior lamp switch

XPress button : or 9 to select a
submenu.
Scroll down with button :, scroll up with
button 9.
With the selection marker on the desired
submenu, use the button a to access the
individual functions within that submenu.
Once within the submenu, you can use button
9 to move to the next function or
button : to move to the previous function
within that submenu.
The following lists show what settings can be
changed within the various menus. Detailed
instructions on making individual settings can
be found on the following pages.
Instrument cluster submenu
RSelecting speedometer display mode
(Y page 131)
RShowing or hiding additional
speedometer13 (Y page 132)
RPermanent display14 (speed display or
outside temperature) (Y page 132)
Time/Date submenu
RSetting the time (Y page 132)
RSetting the date (Y page 133)
Lights submenu
RSwitching daytime running lamp mode on
or off (USA only) (Y page 133)
RSwitching locator lighting on or off
(Y page 134)
RSwitching interior lighting delayed shut-off
on or off (Y page 135)
Vehicle submenu
RSwitching automatic central locking on or
off (Y page 135)
Convenience submenu
RActivating easy-entry/exit feature
(Y page 136)
RSwitching fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors on or off (Canada only)
(Y page 136)
Instrument cluster submenu
Access the Instr. Cluster submenu via
the Settings menu. Use the Instr.
Cluster submenu to change the instrument
cluster display settings.
The following functions are available:
RSelecting speedometer display mode
(Y page 131)
RShowing or hiding additional
speedometer15 (Y page 132)
RPermanent display16 (speed display or
outside temperature) (Y page 132)
Selecting speedometer display mode
XPress = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Instr. Cluster submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Display Unit Speed-/Odometer:
function.
The current setting is shown.
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XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Daytime Running Lamps: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.
XPress button a to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Daytime Running Lamps: mode will be
Enabled or Disabled.
With Daytime Running Lamps mode
enabled and the exterior lamp switch at
position $ or c, the low-beam
headlamps are switched on when the engine
is running.
In low ambient light conditions the following
lamps will come on additionally:
RParking lamps
RTail lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
For more information on the daytime running
lamp mode, see (Y page 91).
iMake sure the exterior lamp switch is set
to M or c when you switch off the
daytime running lamps while driving at
night.
For safety reasons, resetting all the functions
of all submenus to the factory settings while
driving (Y page 130) will not deactivate the
daytime running lamp mode.
The following message appears in the
multifunction display:
Cannot Be Completely Reset to
Factory Settings while Driving..
Switching locator lighting on or off
With the Locator Lighting: function
activated and the exterior lamp switch in
position c
Rthe exterior lamps will come on during
darkness when the vehicle is unlocked with
the SmartKey.
The lamps will go out when the driver’s door
is opened.
If you do not open the driver’s door after
unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey,
the lamps will go out automatically after
approximately 40 seconds.
Rthe exterior lamps will remain on for
15 seconds during darkness after exiting
the vehicle and closing all doors.
If, after turning off the engine, you do not
open or close a door, the lamps will
automatically go out after 60 seconds.
The following lamps will come on
RParking lamps
RTail lamps
RLicense plate lamps
RSide marker lamps
RFront fog lamps
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Lights submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Locator Lighting: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.
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XPress button a to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Locator Lighting: function will be
Enabled or Disabled.
You can temporarily deactivate the
headlamps delayed shut-off feature:
XBefore exiting the vehicle, turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch to
position 0.
XThen turn it to position 2 and back to
position 0.
The headlamps delayed shut-off feature is
deactivated. It will reactivate as soon as
you start the engine.
Switching interior lighting delayed shut-
off on or off
Use this function to set whether you would
like the interior lighting to remain on for
10 seconds during darkness after you have
removed the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Lights submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Interior Lighting Delay: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.
XPress button a to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
interior lighting delayed shut-off feature
will be Enabled or Disabled.
Vehicle submenu
Access the Vehicle submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Vehicle submenu
to set the automatic central locking.
Switching automatic central locking on or
off
Use this function to switch the automatic
central locking on or off. With the automatic
central locking activated, the vehicle is
locked centrally at a vehicle speed of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
XPress button = or ; to select the
Settings menu.
XPress button : or 9 to select the
Vehicle submenu.
XPress button a.XPress button : or 9 to select the
Automatic Door Lock: function.
The current setting Enabled or Disabled
is shown.
XPress button a to change the current
status.
Depending on the previous status, the
Automatic Door Lock: feature will be
Enabled or Disabled.
Convenience submenu
Access the Convenience submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Convenience
submenu to activate the easy-entry/exit
feature (Y page 136), or to set the fold-in
function for exterior rear view mirrors
(Y page 136).
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck
Left
License
Plate Lamp
or
Check
Right
License
Plate LampThe left or right license plate lamp is malfunctioning.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.bAuto Lamp
Function
Inoperativ
eThe light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps come on
automatically.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
XSwitch off the daytime running lamp mode in the control
system ( Y page 133).XSwitch off the headlamps using the exterior lamp switch
( Y page 90).bCheck
Left Low
Beam
or
Check
Right Low
BeamThe left or right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning.XHalogen headlamp: Replace the bulb as soon as possible
( Y page 313).XBi-Xenon headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.bCheck
Rear Left
Fog LampThe rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 313).bSwitch
Off LightsYou have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch,
opened the driver’s door and left the headlamps on or
removed the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO from the vehicle
and left the headlamps on.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to $ or c
( Y page 90).
or
XWith the rear fog lamp switched on: Push in the exterior
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GObserve Safety notes, see page 313.
ROnly use 12-volt bulbs of the same type and
with the specified watt rating.
RSwitch the lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.
RAlways use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.
RYour hands should be dry and free of oil and
grease.
RIf the newly installed bulb does not come
on, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
iMercedes-Benz recommends using
Longlife (LL) bulbs.
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
XSwitch off the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.
XOpen the hood (Y page 224).GWarning!
Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. It is
recommended to have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Low-beam bulb (halogen headlamps
only)
XTurn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
XPull electric plug ; off the bulb ?.XRemove wire clip = from bulb holder by
pushing down and release from arrestor
hook.
XPull bulb ? at its socket out of bulb holder.XInsert the new bulb so that its socket
locates in the recess of bulb holder and is
level to it.
XFold wire clip = back and press it down on
bulb holder to engage it in the arrestor
hook.
XConnect electric plug ; on bulb ?.XAlign housing cover and turn it clockwise.
Front turn signal lamp bulb
XTurn bulb socket = with handle ;
counterclockwise and remove it.
XPull bulb out of bulb socket =.XGently press the new bulb into bulb socket
= until the bulb engages.
XPlace bulb socket = back into the housing.
Handle ; must be in a horizontal line and
mark : must be on the upper part (driver’s
side headlamp) or lower part (passenger-
side headlamp).
XTurn bulb socket = clockwise until it
engages.
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Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following:
XSwitch off the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.
XOpen the trunk.
Tail lamp unit
XDriver’s side: Lift up the bottom and pull out
the trim panel covering the driver side rear
light.
XPassenger side: Open the fuse box in the
trunk (Y page 329).
XDisconnect electrical connector ;.XPull tabs : in direction of arrows.XRemove the bulb carrier.
Bulb carrier
=Side marker lamp?Rear fog lamp (driver’s side only), side
marker lamp
ABackup lampBTail lamp, brake lampCTail lamp, brake lamp, parking and
standing lamp
DTurn signal lamp
Side marker lamp
XTurn the bulb socket on backside of tail
lamp unit counterclockwise and remove
side marker lamp = with bulb socket.
XTurn the new bulb with socket on backside
of tail lamp unit clockwise until it engages.
Other lamps
XDepending on which bulb needs to be
replaced, press gently onto the respective
bulb and turn it counterclockwise out of its
bulb socket.
XGently press the new bulb into its bulb
socket and turn it clockwise until it
engages.
Reinstall bulb carrier
XReinstall the bulb carrier and let tabs :
(Y page 316) engage.
XConnect the electrical connector ;
(Y page 316) until it engages.
XReinstall trim panel.
Replacing wiper blades
Safety notes
GWarning!
For safety reasons, switch off the wipers and
remove the SmartKey from the starter switch
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: Make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0)
before replacing a wiper blade. Otherwise, the
wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
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Keep children away.Follow the instructions in
this Operator’s Manual.
A battery contains materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly. A
large 12 V storage battery contains lead.
Recycling of the battery is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states (USA only)
or provinces (Canada only) require sellers of
batteries to accept the old battery for
recycling.
GWarning!
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting.
You might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking etc.
GWarning!
Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof batteries only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.
Take care that you do not become statically
charged, e.g. by wearing synthetic clothing or
rubbing against textiles. For this reason, you
also should not pull or push the battery over
carpets or other synthetic materials.
Never touch the battery first. First touch the
outside body of the vehicle in order to release
any possible electrostatic charges.
Do not rub the battery with rags or cloths. The
battery could explode if touched due to
electrostatic charge or due to spark
formation.
! As any other battery, the battery may
discharge if you do not operate the vehicle
for an extended period of time. Have the
battery disconnected at a qualified
workshop or an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center in such a case. You may also
connect an accessory battery charge unit
expressly approved by Mercedes-Benz for
your vehicle model to maintain the battery
charge. Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for further information.
The battery, the battery ventilation hose
and the lateral plug must always be
securely installed when the vehicle is in
operation.
! Never loosen or detach battery terminal
clamps while the engine is running or the
SmartKey is in the starter switch or
KEYLESS-GO button is in position 1.
Otherwise the alternator and other
electronic components could be severely
damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for
maintenance intervals or contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
further information.
i After battery power was interrupted, do
the following:
R Reset the automatic exterior mirror fold
in function ( Y page 88).
R Set the clock (Y page 132). Vehicles with
COMAND: see separate COMAND
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