2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4MATIC page 88

Symbols
Trademarks:
R BabySmart TM
is a trademark of Siemens
Automotive Corp.
R Bluetooth ®
is a registered trademark of
Bluetooth SIG Inc.
R ESP ®
is a registered trademark of Daimler.
R HomeLink ®
is a registered trademark of
Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.
R Logic 7 ®
is a registered trademark of
Harman International Industries,
Incorporated.
R Microsoft ®
is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and
other countries.
R SIRIUS and related marks are trademarks
of SIRIUS XM Radio Inc.
R Windows media ®
is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.A. and
other countries.
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:GWarning!
Warning notices draw your attention to
hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
! Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
XThis symbol points to instructions
for you to follow.XA number of these symbols
appearing in succession indicates
a multiple-step procedure.Y pageThis symbol tells you where to look
for further information on a topic.YYThis continuation symbol marks a
warning or procedure which is
continued on the next page.DisplayText in displays, such as the control
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Exterior view
iThis Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available
for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be
equipped with all features described in this manual.
FunctionPage:Trunk:Locking and unlocking70,
309
Opening and closing75Valet locking77;Rear lamps314=Rear window defroster196?Fuel filler flap222AExterior rear view mirrors86BPower tilt/sliding sunroof196Panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel199
CWindshield:Wiping with washer fluid97Cleaning264FunctionPageDDoors:Locking and unlocking70,
309
EWipers96Wiper blades, replacing316Wiper blades, cleaning264FHood224GFront lamps314HHeadlamp cleaning system93IFront towing eye326JTires and wheels229Rims and tires344KRear towing eye32626Exterior viewAt a glance
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CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel gearshift
control112
;Cruise control lever180=Instrument cluster116?Multifunction steering
wheel118
AHorn BFront Parktronic warning
indicators, Canada only186
COverhead control panel32DGlove box205EGlove box lock206FCenter console31GStarter switch77KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button78
FunctionPageHSteering wheel release
handle (manual)85
ISteering wheel adjustment
stalk (electrical)85
JCombination switch:Turn signals93Wipers96High beam93KParking brake pedal105LParking brake release105MOn-board diagnostics
(OBD) socket
NHood lock release224OExterior lamp switch90PDoor control panel and seat
adjustment/memory33
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Instrument clusterFunctionPage:Combination gauge with: Fuel gauge1188 Fuel tank reserve
warning lamp 304
Coolant temperature gauge117? Coolant temperature
warning lamp 305
Indicator/warning lamps:K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp 93
L Low-beam headlamp
indicator lamp 91
; Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 305
$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only 300
J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only300
;# Left turn signal
indicator lamp 93
FunctionPage=d ESP® warning lamp 62,
302
?Speedometer AMultifunction display120B! Right turn signal
indicator lamp93
CTachometer with: N Front fog lamps
indicator lamp 92
R Rear fog lamp
indicator lamp 92
å ESP OFF warning
lamp, C 63 AMG only
64,
302
h Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
234,
306
6 Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
36,
302
28Instrument clusterAt a glance
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FunctionPage! Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp
61,
298
7 Seat belt telltale 51,
301
DOutside temperature
(manual transmission)118
Permanent display:
Outside temperature or
speedometer
(automatic transmission)
118,
132
EOutside temperature
(automatic transmission)
118,
132
FProgram mode indicator
(automatic transmission)111
GTransmission position
indicator/gear range
indicator
(automatic transmission)
109,
111
Additional speedometer
(manual transmission)132
HDigital clock 132IInstrument cluster
illumination117Multifunction steering wheelFunctionPage:Multifunction display120;Press button ~:to end a call128to reject an incoming call128Press button 6:to answer a call128to dial1128to redial1129Press button W or X:to set the volume126to operate the RACETIMER2124Press button 8 to mute=Press button ? to
activate the Voice Control
System3
1Function only available in telephone menu.2AMG vehicles only.3The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system. Refer to separate operatinginstructions.
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FunctionPage?Press button % briefly:to go to the next higher
menu level
120
to confirm display message120to cancel the Voice Control
System 3Press and hold button
% to select the standard
display
120
APress button = or ; :120to call up line for main
menusto scroll to the left or right
to select menusPress button 9 or :
briefly:
120
to select submenusto scroll up or down through
liststo select previous or next
track, scene, or stored
station within Audio menu
126
to switch to the phone book
and select a name or
number within Tel menu
128
Press and hold button
9 or : :
120
to select previous or next
track or scene with quick
search or to select previous
or next station in waveband
(if no station list is
available) within Audio
menu
126
to start the quick search in
the phone book within Tel
menu
128
FunctionPagePress button a:to confirm selection or
message
120
to switch to the phone
book 1
128
to dial a selected phone
number 1
1283
The Voice Control System is only available with the COMAND system. Refer to separate operating
instructions.
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Center console
Upper part
FunctionPage:Audio display cover139;Hazard warning flasher
switch93
=Alarm system indicator
lamp67
?Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp, USA
only
42,
308
Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp,
Canada only
46,
307
AElectronic Stability
Program (ESP®) switch63
BAudio system136orCOMAND system, see
separate operating
instructions
CSeat heating, front
passenger side84
FunctionPageDParktronic system
deactivation switch,
Canada only187
ERear window sunshade
switch208
FSport driving mode on/off
button184
GDual-zone automatic
climate control189
Rear window defroster196HSeat heating, driver’s side84Center console31At a glance204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 31Z

Lower part FunctionPage:Ashtray209Cigarette lighter209;Gear shift lever for manual
transmission107
Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission108
=Cup holder207?Front armrest storage
compartments206
AAudio controller140COMAND controller (see
separate operating
instructions)
BProgram mode selector
switch for automatic
transmission111
Overhead control panelFunctionPage:Rear interior lighting on/off95;Interior lighting control95=Right reading lamp on/off95?Power tilt/sliding sunroof
switch196
orPower tilt/sliding panel
switch200
AInformation button (Tele
Aid system)215
BSOS button (Tele Aid
system)213
CInterior rear view mirror86DIntegrated electronic
compass210
EGarage door opener 21632Overhead control panelAt a glance
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