2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4MATIC replacing interior bulb

System settings ............................. 147
Telephone ...................................... 167
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 87
Automatic central locking .......... 74, 135
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 91
Automatic interior lighting control .... 95
Automatic locking when driving ...... 135
Automatic shift program .................. 111
Automatic transmission ................... 108
Automatic shift program ................111
Gear range indicator ......................111
Gear ranges ................................... 111
Gear selector lever ........................108
Hill-start assist system ..................183
Kickdown ....................................... 110
Kickdown (manual shift program) ..115
Manual shift program ..................... 113
One-touch gearshifting ..................112
Program mode indicator ................112
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............111
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program) ..........113, 114
Shifting procedure .........................109
Steering wheel gearshift control ....112
Transmission position indicator .....109
Transmission positions ..................109
AUX socket ........................................ 166
Axle oils .............................................. 351
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............46
Self-test ........................................... 47
Back button ....................................... 141
Backrest see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 292
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 250
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 61
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................73
Replacing ....................................... 312
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 321
Charging ........................................ 323
Jump starting ................................. 323
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Bead (tire) .......................................... 250
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Bluetooth ®
settings .......................... 147
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 228
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 282
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 263
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 279
Brakes ................................................ 255
High-performance brake system ....256
Parking brake ................................ 105
Warning lamp ................................. 298
Break-in period .................................. 222
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 21
Calls (phone) .............................. 128, 167
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 349
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 203
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 265
CD player ............................................ 158
Center console
Lower part ....................................... 32
Upper part ....................................... 31
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 74, 135
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
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Delayed shut-off ............................ 134
Halogen ......................................... 314
High-beam flasher ............................ 93
High-beam headlamps .....................93
Low-beam headlamps ......................91
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 292
Replacing bulbs ............................. 313
Switch .............................................. 90
Headliner and shelf below rear
window, cleaning and care of .......... 265
Head restraints .................................... 79
Adjustment ................................ 79, 82
Folding back .................................... 83
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ......................................... 52
Rear seat head restraints ................. 83
Height adjustment
Seat belt outlet ................................ 51
Seats ............................................... 79
High-beam flasher ............................... 93
High-beam headlamps ................ 93, 314
High-performance brake system ..... 256
Hill-start assist system ..................... 183
Hood ................................................... 224
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Horn ...................................................... 27
Hydroplaning ..................................... 257
I
Identification labels .......................... 332
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 333
Ignition ......................................... 78, 102
Immobilizer .......................................... 66
Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle .............................. 74
Instrument cluster ...................... 28, 116
Illumination .................................... 117
Lamps ............................................ 297
Multifunction display .....................120
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Delayed shut-off ............................ 135
Emergency lighting ..........................95
Front ................................................ 95
Front reading lamps .........................95
Rear ................................................. 95
Rear reading lamps ..........................95
Interior rear view mirror ..................... 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 87
Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping ............................. 96
Rain sensor ...................................... 96
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) see Children in the vehicle
J
Jack ..................................................... 269
Jump starting ..................................... 323
K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ............................................. 73
Replacing ......................................... 74
Unlocking/locking manually ..........309
Valet locking .................................... 77
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ..........................73
Checking batteries ...........................73
Factory setting ........................... 71, 73
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 73
Global locking (SmartKey) ................ 71
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 73
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 71
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO .....72
Locking/unlocking ........................... 70
Loss of ............................................. 73
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Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Opening, trunk ................................. 75
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof ................................. 99
Opening and closing the windows .... 99
Remote control ................................ 70
Replacing ......................................... 74
Replacing batteries ........................312
Restoring to factory setting .......71, 73
Selective setting ........................71, 73
Starter switch positions ...................77
KEYLESS-GO
Starter switch positions ...................78
Kickdown ........................................... 110
Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 115
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ........... 251
Knee bag .............................................. 40
L
Labels
Certification ................................... 332
Emission control information .........333
Tire and Loading Information
placard ........................................... 238
Tire inflation pressure ....................231
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ........................90
Front .............................................. 314
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 292
Rear ............................................... 314
Switching on/off .............................. 90
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 29, 298
Brakes ..................................... 28, 298
Center console ................................ 31
Coolant .................................... 28, 305
Engine malfunction ..................28, 305
ESP ®
........................................ 28, 302
ESP ®
OFF ................................ 28, 303
Fog lamps ........................................ 92
Front fog lamps ................................ 28
Front passenger front air bag off
(Canada only) .......................... 46, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
(USA only) ................................ 42, 308
Fuel tank reserve .....................28, 304
High-beam headlamps ...............28, 93
Instrument cluster ...................28, 297
Low-beam headlamps ................28, 91
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ..................28, 306
Rear fog lamp .................................. 28
Seat belt telltale ................29, 51, 301
SRS .................................... 28, 36, 302
Turn signals ..................................... 28
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 294
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 265
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 90
Daytime running lamp mode ............91
Exterior ............................................ 90
Interior ............................................. 95
Limp-home mode .............................. 116
Load index (tires) ...................... 246, 251
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 134
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
Manually ........................................ 310
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Loss of
Key .................................................. 73
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 332
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 91
Exterior lamp switch ........................90
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Switching on .................................... 91
Lubricants .......................................... 349
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Sun visors .......................................... 208
T
Tachometer .................................. 28, 117
Overspeed range ........................... 117
Tail lamps ........................................... 314
Cleaning lenses ............................. 263
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 295
Replacing bulbs ............................. 314
Tar stains ........................................... 261
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant ....352, 354
Brake fluid ............................. 351, 354
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. ................................ 349
Coolant .................................. 351, 356
Engine oil additives ........................353
Engine oils ............................. 350, 353
Fuel requirements .......................... 354
Gasoline additives .......................... 355
Identification labels .......................332
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........354
Rims and tires ................................ 344
Spare wheel ................................... 349
Vehicle specification C 250 ...........334
Vehicle specification
C 250 4MATIC ............................... 335
Vehicle specification
C 250 4MATIC Sport ...................... 336
Vehicle specification C 250 Sport .. 334
Vehicle specification C 300 ...........337
Vehicle specification
C 300 4MATIC ............................... 339
Vehicle specification
C 300 4MATIC Sport ...................... 340
Vehicle specification C 300 Sport .. 338
Vehicle specification C 350 ...........341
Vehicle specification
C 350 4MATIC ............................... 343
Vehicle specification C 350 Sport .. 342
Vehicle specification C 63 AMG ..... 343
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ................................... 352, 358
Technical data (dimensions)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (electrical system)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (engine)
see Vehicle specification
Technical data (weights)
see Vehicle specification
Tele Aid ............................................... 211
Emergency calls ............................. 212
Information button .........................215
Initiating an emergency call
manually ........................................ 213
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 284
Remote door lock .......................... 216
Remote door unlock ......................215
Roadside Assistance button ..........214
Search & Send ............................... 215
SOS button .................................... 213
Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services ..216
System self-test ............................. 212
Telephone .......................................... 167
Answering/ending a call ................128
Call lists ......................................... 176
Emergency calls “911” ..................173
Hands-free microphone ...................33
Making calls ................................... 177
Menu ............................................. 128
Operation ....................................... 128
Phone book ........................... 128, 174
Redialing ........................................ 129
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 117
Interior temperature ......................192
Outside .......................................... 118
Tether anchorage points
see Children in the vehicle
Tie-down rings ................................... 203
Tightening torque
Wheels ........................................... 321
Time setting ....................................... 132
TIN (Tire Identification Number) ...... 252
Tire and Loading Information
placard ............................................... 238
Tire and loading terminology ........... 250
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