2010 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 4MATIC wheel

1, 2, 3 ...
4-ETS see ETS/4-ETS
4MATIC
see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
911 Emergency calls ........................ 173
A
ABS (Antilock Brake System) ............. 61
Indicator lamp ................................ 298
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 280, 281
Accessory weight .............................. 250
Accidents ........................................... 105
Air bags ........................................... 37
Emergency calls (Tele Aid) .............212
Emergency calls (Telephone) .........173
NECK-PRO active front head
restraints ........................................ 52
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps
see Headlamps
Adaptive Brake .................................... 62
Additives
Engine oil ....................................... 353
Gasoline ......................................... 355
Address change ................................... 21
Advanced Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (Advanced
TPMS) ................................................. 234
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 277
Air bags ................................................ 37
Emergency call upon deployment ..212
Front, driver and passenger .............40
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada
only) ........................................ 46, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) ........42, 308
Knee bag .......................................... 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 272
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Pelvis ............................................... 41
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Side impact ...................................... 41
Window curtain ................................ 42
Air conditioning refrigerant and
lubricant ............................................. 354
Air distribution .................................. 194
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure
Air pressure (tires) ............................ 250
Air recirculation mode ...................... 195
Air volume .......................................... 194
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) .................. 183
Alternator
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 290
Alternator (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
AMG menu ......................................... 123
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................. 357
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems ............................... 66
Anti-theft alarm system ...................67
Immobilizer ...................................... 66
Aquaplaning
see Hydroplaning
Armrest, front
Storage compartments ..................206
Armrest, rear
Storage compartment ....................206
Ashtrays ............................................. 209
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 250
Audio menu ........................................ 126
Audio system ..................................... 136
Adjusting volume ........................... 144
Audio and telephone operation ......136
Audio AUX mode ............................ 166
Bluetooth ®
settings ....................... 147
CD mode ........................................ 158
Components .................................. 137
MP3 mode ..................................... 158
Operating safety ............................ 137
Radio operation ............................. 148
Satellite radio ................................ 152
Switching on and off ......................1444Index204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 4

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
Index5204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 5

Locking/unlocking from inside ........75
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Central locking/unlocking switch ..... 75
Certification label .............................. 332
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
BabySmart™ air bag deactivation
system ............................................. 46
Child safety locks (rear doors) .........59
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 58
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (Canada only) .........46
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off (USA only) ..............42
Infant and child restraint systems .... 55
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 58
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 42
Override switch ................................ 59
Safety notes ..................................... 54
Tether anchorage points ..................57
Top tether ........................................ 57
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
Chrome-plated exhaust tip,
cleaning .............................................. 266
Cigarette lighter ................................ 209
Clear button ....................................... 142
Climate control system
Air conditioning ............................. 191
Air conditioning refrigerant ............354
Air distribution ............................... 194
Air recirculation mode ...................195
Air volume ..................................... 194
Automatic mode ............................ 192
Deactivating system ......................191
Front defroster .............................. 194
Maximum cooling MAX COOL ........195
Temperature .................................. 192
Clock ............................................ 29, 132
Cockpit ................................................. 27
Cold tire inflation pressure .............. 250
Collapsible wheel chock ................... 269COMAND system
see separate COMAND system
operating instructions
Combination gauge ............................. 28
Combination switch ............................ 93
Compass ............................................ 210
Control system .................................. 118
Multifunction display .....................120
Multifunction steering wheel .........118
Resetting to factory settings ..........130
Control system menus ...................... 121
AMG ............................................... 123
Audio ............................................. 126
Navi ............................................... 126
Service ........................................... 129
Settings ......................................... 130
Telephone ...................................... 128
Trip ................................................ 121
Control system submenus
Convenience .................................. 135
Instrument cluster .........................131
Lighting .......................................... 133
Time/Date ..................................... 132
Vehicle ........................................... 135
Convenience submenu
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 136
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ................................... 136
Coolant
Anticorrosion/antifreeze ...............357
Capacities ...................................... 351
Checking level ............................... 227
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 288
Temperature gauge ........................ 117
Warning lamp ................................. 305
Coolant temperature gauge ............... 28
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps .................................................... 94
Cruise control .................................... 180
Activating ....................................... 181
Canceling ....................................... 181
Changing the set speed .................182
Last stored speed ..........................183
Lever .............................................. 181
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 2756Index204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 6

Resume function ............................ 183
Setting current speed ....................181
Cup holders ........................................ 207
Curb weight ....................................... 250
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 23
Customer Relations Department ....... 23
D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster
Data recording ..................................... 23
Date, Setting ...................................... 133
Daytime running lamp mode .............. 91
Switching on or off ......................... 133
Deep water
see Standing water
Defogging (windshield) ..................... 195
Defroster
Front (Climate control system) ......194
Rear window .................................. 196
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps ................................ 134
Interior lighting .............................. 135
Department of Transportation
see DOT
Difficulties
While driving .................................. 104
With starting .................................. 102
Dimensions (vehicle)
see Vehicle specification
Direction of rotation (tires) .............. 242
Displays
Maintenance service indicator .......259
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 270
Multifunction display .....................120
Symbol messages ..........................279
Text messages ............................... 272
Trip computer ................................ 121
Vehicle status message memory ...129
Vehicle system settings .................130
Door control panel .............................. 33
Door handles ........................................ 33
Doors
Child safety locks ............................ 59
Locking/unlocking (KEYLESS-GO) ...71
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........70
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 286
Opening from inside ......................... 74
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 216
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......215
Unlocking (Mechanical key) ...........309
DOT (Department of
Transportation) .................................. 250
Drinking and driving ......................... 254
Driving
Abroad ........................................... 257
Hydroplaning ................................. 257
Instructions ........................... 101, 254
In winter ........................................ 253
Problems ....................................... 104
Safety systems ................................ 60
Systems ......................................... 180
Through standing water .................257
Driving and parking
Safety notes .................................. 101
Driving off .................................. 103, 257
Driving safety systems ....................... 60
ABS .................................................. 61
Adaptive Brake ................................ 62
BAS .................................................. 61
EBP .................................................. 62
ESP ®
................................................ 62
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 63
Driving systems
All-wheel drive (4MATIC) ................ 183
Cruise control ................................ 180
Dynamic handling package with
sport driving mode .........................184
Hill-start assist system ..................183
Parktronic system ..........................185
Rear view camera .......................... 188
Driving tips, automatic
transmission ...................................... 110
Dynamic handling package with
sport driving mode ............................ 184
E
E85 (ethanol fuel) .............................. 355
Easy-entry/exit feature .............. 85, 136
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) ...................................... 62
Index7204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 7

Electrical system
Improper work on or
modifications ................................... 22
Power outlets ................................. 210
Electrical system (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4-ETS
Emergency, in case of
First aid kit ..................................... 268
Flat tire .......................................... 317
Hazard warning flasher ....................93
Roadside Assistance ................ 21, 214
Towing the vehicle .........................325
Emergency calls
Tele Aid .......................................... 212
Telephone ...................................... 173
Emergency operations
Remote door lock (Tele Aid) ........... 216
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) .......215
Trunk lid, emergency release ...........76
Emergency Tensioning Device
see ETD
Emission control ............................... 258
Information label ............................ 333
System warranties ...........................20
Engine
Break-in recommendations ............222
Cleaning ......................................... 262
Compartment ................................ 224
Malfunction indicator lamp ............305
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 288
Number .......................................... 333
Starting .......................................... 101
Turning off ..................................... 106
Engine (Technical data)
see Vehicle specification
Engine coolant
see Coolant
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 226
Additives ........................................ 353
Checking level ............................... 226
Consumption ................................. 225Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 291
Oil dipstick ..................................... 226
Recommended engine oils and oil
filter ............................................... 353
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .............................................. 62
ETS/4-ETS ....................................... 63
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................... 280, 281, 283
Warning lamp ................................. 302
ETD (Emergency Tensioning
Device) ................................................. 52
Safety guidelines ............................. 39
Ethanol fuel (E85) .............................. 355
ETS/4-ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 63
Express operation
Panorama roof ............................... 200
Power windows ................................ 98
Tilt/sliding sunroof ........................196
Exterior lamp switch ........................... 90
Exterior rear view mirrors .................. 86
Fold-in function ................................ 88
Parking position ............................... 87
Power-folding ................................... 88
Switching fold-in function on or
off .................................................. 136
Exterior view of vehicle ...................... 26
F
Fastening the seat belts ..................... 50
First aid kit ......................................... 268
Flat tire ............................................... 317
Lowering the vehicle ......................321
Mounting the spare wheel .............318
Preparing the vehicle .....................318
Spare wheel ........................... 317, 349
Flexible Fuel Vehicles ....................... 355
Floormats ........................................... 220
Fluids
Automatic transmission fluid .........350
Brake fluid ..................................... 351
Capacities ...................................... 349
Engine coolant ............................... 351
Engine oil ....................................... 350
Manual transmission oil .................350
8Index204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 8

Power steering fluid .......................351
Washer and headlamp cleaning
system ........................................... 352
Fog lamps ............................................. 92
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 292, 294
Fold-in function for exterior rear
view mirrors ........................................ 88
Four-wheel drive see All-wheel drive (4MATIC)
Front air bags
see Air bags
Front axle oil ...................................... 351
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag ............ 40
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 272
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (Canada only) ..... 46, 307
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp (USA only) .......... 42, 308
Front seat head restraints see Head restraints
Fuel ..................................................... 222
Additives ........................................ 355
Capacity, fuel tank .........................352
Drive sensibly–safe fuel .................254
Ethanol fuel (E85) .......................... 355
Fuel consumption (Flexible Fuel
Vehicle) .......................................... 355
Fuel consumption statistics ...........122
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................223
Fuel tank reserve warning lamp .....304
Premium unleaded gasoline ...........354
Refueling ........................................ 222
Requirements ................................ 354
Switching (Flexible Fuel Vehicle) .... 355
Fuel filler flap ..................................... 223
Opening manually ..........................310
Fuel gauge ................................... 28, 118
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. ........ 349
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 352
Fuel filler flap and cap ...................223
Refueling ........................................ 222
Fuses .................................................. 328G
Garage door opener .................... 32, 216
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) ... 251
Gear range ......................................... 111
Indicator ........................................ 111
Limiting .......................................... 112
Shifting into optimal ......................113
Gear selector lever ............................ 108
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Gearshift pattern ........................... 108
Lock ...................................... 102, 108
Shifting procedure .........................109
Transmission position indicator .....109
Transmission positions ..................109
Gearshift lever ................................... 107
Gearshift pattern ........................... 107
Generator
see Alternator
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 205
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............ 251
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 251
H
Halogen headlamps see Headlamps
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning .... 265
Hazard warning flasher ....................... 93
Headlamp cleaning system ................ 93
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps .............90
Automatic headlamp mode ..............91
Bi-Xenon .................................. 90, 314
Cleaning lenses ............................. 263
Cleaning system .............................. 93
Daytime running lamp mode ............91
Index9204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 9

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
Lumbar support ................................... 82Index11204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 11

M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................259
Service indicator message .............259
Service term exceeded ..................259
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 91
Manual shift program ....................... 113
Manual transmission ........................ 107
Gearshift lever ............................... 107
Hill-start assist system ..................183
Maximum engine speed
see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 251
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 251
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 251
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 205
Memory function ................................. 89
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors .................................................. 86
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 87
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 87
Exterior rear view mirrors ................86
Interior rear view mirror ...................86
Memory function .............................. 89
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ............................................. 88
Vanity mirror .................................. 208
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 354
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 mode .......................................... 158
Multifunction display ........................ 120
Symbol messages ..........................279
Text messages ............................... 272
Vehicle status messages ...............270
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 280, 281
Active headlamps .......................... 292Advanced TPMS ............................. 277
Air bags ......................................... 272
Alternator ...................................... 290
Backrests ....................................... 286
Battery ........................................... 290
Brake fluid ..................................... 282
Brake pads ..................................... 279
Child seat ...................................... 275
Coolant .......................................... 288
Corner-illuminating front fog
lamps ............................................. 295
Cruise control ................................ 275
Doors ............................................. 286
EBP ................................................ 281
Engine oil ....................................... 291
ESP ®
............................. 280, 281, 283
Fog lamps .............................. 292, 294
Front passenger front air bag ........272
Gas cap .......................................... 291
High-beam lamps ........................... 293
Hood .............................................. 286
License plate lamps .......................294
Light sensor ................................... 294
Low-beam lamps ............................ 294
Parking brake ................................ 281
Parking lamps ................................ 293
Power steering ............................... 288
Reserve fuel ................................... 291
Reverse lamp ................................. 292
Side marker lamps .........................293
SmartKey ....................................... 286
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO ..........286
SRS ................................................ 284
Tail lamps ...................................... 295
Tele Aid .......................................... 284
Tire inflation pressure ............276, 296
Tire pressure monitor ....................277
Tires ...................................... 276, 296
Trunk ............................................. 286
Turn signals ................................... 296
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjustment ...................................... 84
Buttons .......................................... 118
Cleaning ......................................... 265
Easy-entry/exit feature ...........85, 136
Gearshift control ............................ 112
Memory function .............................. 89
Overview .......................................... 2912Index204_AKB; 5; 23, en-USd2ureepe,Version: 2.11.8.12009-07-16T17:54:06+02:00 - Seite 12