Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle...17 Reporting safety defects...18 Reporting Safety Defects ...18 At a glance ...19 Cockpit...20 Instrument cluster ...22 Multifunction steering wheel ...24 Center console ...25 Upper part ...25 Lower part ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with SmartKey...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals and high beam ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking ...Parking brake ...Switching off...
...your vehicle...17 Reporting safety defects...18 Reporting Safety Defects ...18 At a glance ...19 Cockpit...20 Instrument cluster ...22 Multifunction steering wheel ...24 Center console ...25 Upper part ...25 Lower part ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with SmartKey...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belt ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals and high beam ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking ...Parking brake ...Switching off...
Owner's Manual
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... ...99 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ...100 Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lamp...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature display...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator ...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAVI menu...Malfunction memory menu ...Settings menu...Trip computer menu...TEL menu* ...Manual transmission ...Shifting into...
... ...99 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ...100 Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lamp...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature display...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator ...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus ...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAVI menu...Malfunction memory menu ...Settings menu...Trip computer menu...TEL menu* ...Manual transmission ...Shifting into...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Power assistance ...Brakes ...Driving off...Parking ...Tires ...Hydroplaning ...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water ...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitter ...Catalytic converter ...Emission control...Coolant temperature ... 221 222 223 223 223 223 224 224 225 225 226 227 227 227 228 229 230 230 230 231 231 232 At the gas station ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer...
... ...Power assistance ...Brakes ...Driving off...Parking ...Tires ...Hydroplaning ...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water ...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitter ...Catalytic converter ...Emission control...Coolant temperature ... 221 222 223 223 223 223 224 224 225 225 226 227 227 227 228 229 230 230 230 231 231 232 At the gas station ...Check regularly and before a long trip...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level ...Coolant level ...Battery ...Windshield washer...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument cluster ...Lamp in center console...Messages in the display ...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit...Vehicle tool kit ...Spare wheel ...Unlocking/locking in trunk...313 Technical data ...315 Spare parts service ...316 Warranty coverage ...317 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...317 Identification labels ...318 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...319 C 230 Kompressor Sport ...319 C 240 / C 320 (all models)...319 C 32 AMG ...319 Engine ...320 Rims and Tires...
... instrument cluster ...Lamp in center console...Messages in the display ...Where will I find ...? ...First aid kit...Vehicle tool kit ...Spare wheel ...Unlocking/locking in trunk...313 Technical data ...315 Spare parts service ...316 Warranty coverage ...317 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...317 Identification labels ...318 Layout of poly-V-belt drive...319 C 230 Kompressor Sport ...319 C 240 / C 320 (all models)...319 C 32 AMG ...319 Engine ...320 Rims and Tires...
Owner's Manual
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... switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Cruise control lever 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 47 48 47 193 22, 107 24, 112 Page Item 6 Overhead control panel 7 Glove box lid release, glove box lock 8 Glove box 9 Center console 10 Starter switch 11 Horn 12 Steering wheel adjustment handle (manual) 13 Steering wheel adjustment stalk (electrical)* 37 38 Page 27 203 203 25 31 Item 14 Hood lock release 15 Parking brake pedal...
... switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 2 Cruise control lever 3 Instrument cluster 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 47 48 47 193 22, 107 24, 112 Page Item 6 Overhead control panel 7 Glove box lid release, glove box lock 8 Glove box 9 Center console 10 Starter switch 11 Horn 12 Steering wheel adjustment handle (manual) 13 Steering wheel adjustment stalk (electrical)* 37 38 Page 27 203 203 25 31 Item 14 Hood lock release 15 Parking brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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... turned, the battery may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Starter switch i Vehicles with automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with access to some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for an extended period of vehicle equipment may not be turned in position P. 0 For removing key The steering is locked when the key is removed from the starter switch. If the key...
... turned, the battery may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Starter switch i Vehicles with automatic transmission: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with access to some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for an extended period of vehicle equipment may not be turned in position P. 0 For removing key The steering is locked when the key is removed from the starter switch. If the key...
Owner's Manual
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... be performed by opening a window or door. This dust, however, is neither injurious to have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the SRS. To reduce the risk of an eye: 57 Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on your seat belts. Occupants who are designed to do so. Warning! G In...
... be performed by opening a window or door. This dust, however, is neither injurious to have any breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the SRS. To reduce the risk of an eye: 57 Since the airbag inflates with considerable speed and force, a proper seating and hands on your seat belts. Occupants who are designed to do so. Warning! G In...
Owner's Manual
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... to avoid wearing your passenger that you replace deployed airbags and repair any malfunctioning airbags to rely on a one-time-only basis. In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents, the airbags will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for your rear seat occupants to have both rear door mounted side airbags deactivated, then deactivation...
... to avoid wearing your passenger that you replace deployed airbags and repair any malfunctioning airbags to rely on a one-time-only basis. In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts, roll-overs, other side impacts, rear collisions, or other accidents, the airbags will continue to provide supplemental crash protection for your rear seat occupants to have both rear door mounted side airbags deactivated, then deactivation...
Owner's Manual
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... ( page 257). Safety and Security Driving safety systems Continuous steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the condition of others. 74 On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will prevent the wheels from locking. More information can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the ABS, namely braking power and ability to position 2. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can be an...
... ( page 257). Safety and Security Driving safety systems Continuous steady brake pedal pressure yields the advantages provided by the condition of others. 74 On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will prevent the wheels from locking. More information can it increase braking or steering efficiency beyond that afforded by the ABS, namely braking power and ability to position 2. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can be an...
Owner's Manual
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... 7 Side defroster vent, fixed 8 Climate control panel Item 1 Air volume control 2 Left-side temperature control 3 Right-side temperature control 4 Air distribution control switch 5 Rear window defroster 6 AC cooling on/off (ACOFF) 7 Air distribution and air volume (automatic) 8 Air recirculation 9 Defrosting Climate control panel i For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders for the center air vents to the middle position. The storage compartment between the front seats can be ventilated ( page 155).
... 7 Side defroster vent, fixed 8 Climate control panel Item 1 Air volume control 2 Left-side temperature control 3 Right-side temperature control 4 Air distribution control switch 5 Rear window defroster 6 AC cooling on/off (ACOFF) 7 Air distribution and air volume (automatic) 8 Air recirculation 9 Defrosting Climate control panel i For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders for the center air vents to the middle position. The storage compartment between the front seats can be ventilated ( page 155).
Owner's Manual
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... be quickly heated or cooled down. If the rear window defroster switches off the defroster as soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the rear window defroster automatically turns itself back on the inside, or if the passenger compartment needs to their previous position. Warning! The automatic air recirculation mode does not function if the ACOFF mode is insufficient voltage in detail Automatic climate control* i If...
... be quickly heated or cooled down. If the rear window defroster switches off the defroster as soon as the battery has sufficient voltage, the rear window defroster automatically turns itself back on the inside, or if the passenger compartment needs to their previous position. Warning! The automatic air recirculation mode does not function if the ACOFF mode is insufficient voltage in detail Automatic climate control* i If...
Owner's Manual
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... using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel. Shortly after turning the key in starter switch to position 2, malfunctions are located below the center armrest cover. i The SOS button is available. System self-check Initially, after the completion of response: automatic and manual emergency roadside assistance and information The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the vehicle's battery is charged, properly...
... using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel. Shortly after turning the key in starter switch to position 2, malfunctions are located below the center armrest cover. i The SOS button is available. System self-check Initially, after the completion of response: automatic and manual emergency roadside assistance and information The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the vehicle's battery is charged, properly...
Owner's Manual
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... road is substantially impaired. When starting off on for an extended period with the ESP switched off. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by shifting into a lower gear to drive on a slippery surface, do not allow one drive wheel to spin for some time, rather than recommended brake fluid is advisable to use the engine's braking power. Set the parking brake whenever parking...
... road is substantially impaired. When starting off on for an extended period with the ESP switched off. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by shifting into a lower gear to drive on a slippery surface, do not allow one drive wheel to spin for some time, rather than recommended brake fluid is advisable to use the engine's braking power. Set the parking brake whenever parking...
Owner's Manual
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... speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temperatures). Move the selector lever to high loads (e.g. Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury as a solid band across the tread. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have it towed to starter switch position 0. G Warning! Specified tire pressures must be replaced. 226 Turn the key to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for possible damage. Operation Driving instructions Tires Warning...
... speeds, heavy loads, high ambient temperatures). Move the selector lever to high loads (e.g. Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury as a solid band across the tread. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have it towed to starter switch position 0. G Warning! Specified tire pressures must be replaced. 226 Turn the key to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for possible damage. Operation Driving instructions Tires Warning...
Owner's Manual
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... soon as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo. To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use hot water or wash your vehicle in outside mirrors prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash to prevent damage to clean the inner sides of the wheels. i For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove key from starter switch before cleaning the windshield, otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn on...
... soon as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo. To prevent scratches, never apply strong force and use hot water or wash your vehicle in outside mirrors prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash to prevent damage to clean the inner sides of the wheels. i For safety reasons, switch off wipers and remove key from starter switch before cleaning the windshield, otherwise the wiper motor can suddenly turn on...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle speed set by the driver. Control system The control system is due. Engine oil viscosity Measurement for navigation. Employs CD digital maps for the inner friction (viscosity) of gears which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the system's threshold to tighten the seat belts. ->SRS FSS (Flexible Service System) Service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service...
... vehicle speed set by the driver. Control system The control system is due. Engine oil viscosity Measurement for navigation. Employs CD digital maps for the inner friction (viscosity) of gears which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the system's threshold to tighten the seat belts. ->SRS FSS (Flexible Service System) Service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle maintenance service...
Owner's Manual
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... filter 161 Climate control 149 Climate control system 153 Defrosting 151 Easy-entry/exit feature* 129 ESP 77 Exterior headlamps 47 Exterior lamps 102 Exterior rear view mirror parking position* 145 Hazard warning flasher 104 Headlamps 47 High beams 104 Ignition 31 Immobilizer 53, 79 Rear fog lamp 102 Rear window defroster 153, 162 Residual heat 163 Seat heater* 97 Tow-away alarm 80 Windshield wipers 48 Adding Coolant 239 Engine oil 237 Additional turn signals 290 Adjustable air vents, rear passenger...
... filter 161 Climate control 149 Climate control system 153 Defrosting 151 Easy-entry/exit feature* 129 ESP 77 Exterior headlamps 47 Exterior lamps 102 Exterior rear view mirror parking position* 145 Hazard warning flasher 104 Headlamps 47 High beams 104 Ignition 31 Immobilizer 53, 79 Rear fog lamp 102 Rear window defroster 153, 162 Residual heat 163 Seat heater* 97 Tow-away alarm 80 Windshield wipers 48 Adding Coolant 239 Engine oil 237 Additional turn signals 290 Adjustable air vents, rear passenger...
Owner's Manual
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... Automatic climate control* 157 Central locking (control system) 129 Climate control 149 Climate control system 153 Cruise control 194 Defrosting 152, 160 Engine with the key 53 ESP 76 Exterior lamps 102 Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 126 Front fog lamps 126 Hazard warning flasher 104 Headlamps 52 Interior lighting delayed shut-off 127 Rear window defroster 153, 162 Seat heater* 97 Tow-away alarm 80 Deep water see Standing water 229 Defogging Windshield...
... Automatic climate control* 157 Central locking (control system) 129 Climate control 149 Climate control system 153 Cruise control 194 Defrosting 152, 160 Engine with the key 53 ESP 76 Exterior lamps 102 Exterior lamps delayed shut-off 126 Front fog lamps 126 Hazard warning flasher 104 Headlamps 52 Interior lighting delayed shut-off 127 Rear window defroster 153, 162 Seat heater* 97 Tow-away alarm 80 Deep water see Standing water 229 Defogging Windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... warning flasher 104 Headlamps 52 Seat heating* 97 Switching on Audio system 168 Automatic central locking (control system) 129 ESP 77 Front fog lamps 103 Hazard warning flasher 104 Headlamps 47 High beams 104 Rapid seat heating* 97 Rear fog lamp 103 Seat heating* 97 Windshield wipers 48 Symbols 15 Synchronizing Power windows 189 Sliding/pop-up roof* 192 T Tachometer 23, 109 Displaying gear range 140 Overspeed range 109 Tail lamps Cleaning 251 Replacing bulbs...
... warning flasher 104 Headlamps 52 Seat heating* 97 Switching on Audio system 168 Automatic central locking (control system) 129 ESP 77 Front fog lamps 103 Hazard warning flasher 104 Headlamps 47 High beams 104 Rapid seat heating* 97 Rear fog lamp 103 Seat heating* 97 Windshield wipers 48 Symbols 15 Synchronizing Power windows 189 Sliding/pop-up roof* 192 T Tachometer 23, 109 Displaying gear range 140 Overspeed range 109 Tail lamps Cleaning 251 Replacing bulbs...
Owner's Manual
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... flexible fuel 334 Vehicle battery 303 Vehicle care 249 Cup holder 252 Engine cleaning 250 Gear selector lever 252 Hard plastic trim items 252 Headlamps 251 Instrument cluster 252 Leather upholstery 253 Light alloy wheels 252 MB Tex upholstery 253 Ornamental moldings 251 Paintwork 250 Plastic and rubber parts 252 Power washer 250 Seat belts 252 Steering wheel 252 Tail lamps 251 Tar stains 250 Turn signals 251 Vehicle washing 251 Window...
... flexible fuel 334 Vehicle battery 303 Vehicle care 249 Cup holder 252 Engine cleaning 250 Gear selector lever 252 Hard plastic trim items 252 Headlamps 251 Instrument cluster 252 Leather upholstery 253 Light alloy wheels 252 MB Tex upholstery 253 Ornamental moldings 251 Paintwork 250 Plastic and rubber parts 252 Power washer 250 Seat belts 252 Steering wheel 252 Tail lamps 251 Tar stains 250 Turn signals 251 Vehicle washing 251 Window...