MERCEDES C 320 User Manual

C-Class

Operator’s Manual

C240
C320
C32AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.

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of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.

DaimlerChrysler AG

Introduction

Product information .......................... 7

Operator’s manual ............................. 8

Where to find it ................................ 13

Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15

Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18

Door control panel .......................20

Overhead control panel ............... 21

Dashboard .....................................22

Center console ..............................24

Operation

Vehicle keys ...................................... 28

Start lock-out ....................................30

General notes on the

central locking system ...............30

Central locking system ................... 31

Radio frequency and

infrared remote control ............... 31

Locking and unlocking ................33

Choosing global or selective

mode on remote control ............. 33

Opening the trunk ....................... 34

Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof

from outside ................................. 35

Panic button ................................. 36

Mechanical keys .......................... 36

Doors ................................................. 37

Central locking switch .................... 39

Automatic central locking .............. 40

Emergency unlocking

in case of accident ...................... 40

Trunk ..................................................41

Trunk lid emergency release ........ 43

Trunk lid emergency release ........ 44

Trunk lid release switch ................ 45

Trunk lamp ....................................... 45

Antitheft alarm system ................... 46

Tow-away alarm ............................... 47

Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 48

Front seat adjustment ..................... 49

Removal and installation of

front seat head restraints .......... 55

Multicontour seat ............................ 57

Heated seats ..................................... 58

Rear seat head restraints ................ 60

Seat belts and integrated

restraint system .......................... 63

Seat belts ........................................... 63

Seat belt nonusage

warning system ........................... 64

BabySmart

deactivation system .................... 70

Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) ............................... 71

Emergency tensioning

retractor (ETR) .............................72

Airbags ..............................................73

Safety guidelines for the seat

belt, emergency tensioning

retractor and airbag .................... 81

Infant and child

restraint systems .........................83

Steering wheel adjustment

(manual) ....................................... 88

Steering wheel adjustment

(electrical) .................................... 89

Rear view mirrors ............................ 90

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Instrument cluster ...........................98

Multifunction steering wheel,

multifunction display ............... 102

Trip and main odometer

and sub menu ............................106

Audio systems ................................ 108

Radio ............................................ 108

CD player ..................................... 109

Cassette player ............................110

Telephone .........................................111

Navigation system ...........................116

Trip computer ..................................117

Malfunction/warning

message memory .......................119

Individual settings ......................... 121

Setting the audio volume .............. 136

Coolant temperature gauge .......... 137

Flexible service system

(FSS) ............................................ 138

Engine oil level indicator .............. 141

Engine oil consumption ................ 142

Exterior lamp switch ..................... 143

Headlamp mode ............................. 144

Night security illumination ......... 146

Locator lighting .......................... 147

Headlamp cleaning system .......... 147

Combination switch ...................... 148

Hazard warning flasher

switch ..........................................151

Climate control ...............................152

Automatic climate control .............160

Front center console storage

compartment ventilation .......... 171

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air outlets ............... 172

Operation Audio and telephone .. 173

Operating safety ............................ 173

Operating and display elements ..174

Button and soft key operation ......176

Operation ......................................... 176

Switching on and off ...................... 176

Adjusting the volume ................... 177

Audio functions ............................. 177

Bass ................................................. 177

Treble .............................................. 177

Balance ............................................ 178

Centering all audio functions ...... 178

Audio system

tone level selection ................... 179

Radio mode ..................................... 179

Selecting radio mode ..................... 179

Selecting the band ......................... 179

Manual tuning ................................ 180

Seek tuning ..................................... 180

Scan tuning ..................................... 180

Weather Band ................................. 181

Station memory .............................. 181

Storing stations automatically

(Autostore) ................................. 181

Storing stations .............................. 182

Retrieving a station

from memory .............................182

Direct frequency input

AM and FM only .......................182

Cassette mode ................................ 182

Playing cassettes ............................ 182

Cassette eject .................................. 183

Track selection ............................... 184

Track search

forwards/backwards ................. 184

Fast forward/reverse ..................... 184

Scanning ......................................... 185

Scanning ......................................... 185

Dolby NR 1

noise reduction system ............ 185

CD mode ..........................................186

General notes on CD mode ........... 186

CD changer installed ..................... 187

Loading/emptying

the CD magazine ....................... 187

Playing CDs .................................... 188

Skipping tracks

forward/backward .................... 188

Fast forward/reverse ..................... 189

Scanning ......................................... 189

Random play/repeat function ...... 189

Direct track selection .................... 190

Track and time display ................. 190

Telephone operation ...................... 190

Switching the telephone

on and off ................................... 190

Adjusting the volume .................... 191

Entering telephone number

and starting dialing process .... 191

Calling up the phone book ........... 191

Switching between

name search and

number search ........................... 191

Searching and selecting

phone book entries

by number ..................................192

Placing a call ...................................192

Manual repeat dialing

(redial) .........................................193

Automatic repeat dialing

(redial) .........................................193

Speed dialing ..................................193

Turbo-dialing ..................................194

Multi party call ...............................194

Accepting incoming call in

telephone mode .........................194

Accepting incoming call

in tape, CD or radio mode ........194

Terminating call .............................195

Muting a call ...................................195

Component malfunctions ..............195

Power windows ...............................197

Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 200

Interior lighting ............................. 203

Rear window sunshade .................205

Sun visors .......................................206

Vanity mirrors ................................206

Interior ............................................207

Storage compartments

and armrests ..............................207

Glove box .....................................208

Cup holder ...................................... 211

Ashtrays .......................................... 213

Lighter ............................................. 215

Parcel net in

front passenger footwell .......... 216

Ski sack ........................................... 216

Enlarged cargo area ....................... 221

Split folding rear seat bench ........221

Loading instructions

(vehicle with

enlarged cargo area) .................223

Cellular telephone .........................224

Telephone, general ........................225

Garage door opener .......................226

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Driving

Control and operation of

radio transmitters .....................232

The first 1 000 miles

(1 500 km) .................................233

Maintenance ...................................233

Tele Aid ...........................................234

Catalytic converter ........................244

Emission control ............................245

Starter switch .................................246

Starting and turning off

the engine ..................................248

Manual transmission ....................249

Automatic transmission ...............251

Parking brake .................................260

Driving instructions ...................... 261

Drive sensibly – Save Fuel ........ 261

Drinking and driving ................. 261

Pedals ........................................... 261

Power assistance ........................262

Brakes ..........................................262

Driving off ...................................263

Parking ........................................264

Tires ............................................. 265

Snow chains ............................... 267

Winter driving

instructions ................................ 268

Deep water .................................. 270

Passenger compartment ............271

Traveling abroad .........................271

Cruise control ................................ 272

Brake assist system (BAS) ............ 275

Antilock brake system

(ABS) ...........................................276

Electronic stability program

(ESP) ........................................... 278

What you should know

at the gas station ...................... 282

Check regularly and

before a long trip ...................... 284

Instrument cluster display

Malfunction and indicator lamps

in the instrument cluster ........ 286

On-board diagnostic system ........ 286

Check engine malfunction

indicator lamp ............................ 286

Brake warning lamp ..................288

Supplemental restraint

system (SRS) indicator lamp ....289

Fuel reserve warning .................290

ABS malfunction

indicator lamp ............................. 291

Electronic stability program

(ESP) — warning lamp ...............292

Seat belt nonusage

warning lamp ............................292

Malfunction and

indicator lamp in

the center console .....................292

AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....292

Malfunction and

warning messages in the

multifunction display ...............293

DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................295

BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ........296

ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ....297

BRAKE ASSIST ...........................297

BRAKE PAD WEAR ....................298

BRAKE FLUID .............................298

PARKING BRAKE .......................299

SEAT BELT SYSTEM ...................299

ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
(Electronic stability program) ..300

COOLANT

(coolant level) .............................301

COOLANT

(coolant temperature) ................302

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................303

LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................304

LAMP SENSOR ...........................306

DOOR ............................................306

TRUNK OPEN .............................307

HOOD ...........................................307

TELEPHONE – FUNCTION .......308

TELE AID .....................................308

WASHER FLUID ..........................309

RESTRAINT SYSTEM ................. 310

KEY ............................................... 310

FUEL RESERVE .......................... 311

UNDERVOLTAGE ........................ 311

STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. ........... 312

Practical hints

First aid kit ......................................314

Stowing things in the vehicle .......314

Fuses ................................................315

Hood .................................................318

Adding engine oil .......................... 321

Automatic transmission

fluid level ................................... 322

Coolant level ................................... 322

Adding coolant ........................... 323

Windshield and

headlamp washer system ........ 323

Spare wheel, vehicle tools,

storage compartment ............... 325

TIREFIT, vehicle tools,

storage compartment

(C 32 AMG only) ....................... 326

Vehicle jack .................................... 327

Wheels ............................................ 328

Tire replacement ....................... 328

Rotating wheels ......................... 329

Spare wheel ....................................330

Spare wheel bolts .......................330

Changing wheels ...........................331

TIREFIT ...........................................337

Tire inflation pressure .................. 341

Battery .............................................342

Jump starting ..................................344

Towing the vehicle .........................347

Transmission selector lever,

manually unlocking ...................350

Exterior lamps ................................ 351

Replacing bulbs .......................... 351

Standby bulb function ...................356

Changing batteries in the

electronic main key ..................357

Synchronizing

remote control ............................359

Emergency engine shut-down .....359

Fuel filler flap, manual release ...360

Replacing wiper blade insert .......362

Roof rack .........................................363

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Vehicle care

Cleaning and care

of the vehicle .............................366

Power washer ..............................367

Tar stains .....................................367

Paintwork, painted body

components .................................367

Engine cleaning ..........................368

Vehicle washing .........................368

Ornamental moldings ................369

Headlamps, taillamps,

turn signal lenses ......................369

Window cleaning ........................369

Wiper blade .................................369

Light alloy wheels ......................370

Instrument cluster .....................370

Steering wheel and

gear selector lever ......................370

Cup holder ...................................370

Seat belts ..................................... 371

Headliner and

shelf below rear window ........... 371

Leather upholstery ..................... 371

Hard plastic trim items ..............371

Plastic and rubber parts ............371

Technical data

Spare parts service ........................374

Warranty coverage .........................374

Identification labels ...................... 375

Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............376

Technical data ................................ 377

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. -

capacities ................................... 381

Engine oils ...................................... 383

Engine oil additives ...................... 383

Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 383

Brake fluid ...................................... 383

Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 384

Fuel requirements ........................ 384

Gasoline additives ......................... 385

Coolants .......................................... 385

Consumer information ................. 387

Uniform tire quality grading ....... 387

Index

Index ................................................389

Product information

Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:

We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories
explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.

We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special
suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible
for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other
agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance
or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.

Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on
permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

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Operator’s manual

This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize
yourself with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings
contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations
for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment,
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:

• New Car Limited Warranty,

• Emission System Warranty,

• Emission Performance Warranty,

• California, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

(California, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

• State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease
price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one ore more substantial
defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair
attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles on
the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail
buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: (1) the same substantial defect or malfunction results in a
condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has
been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the
need for its repair and have given us a direct opportunity to perform a repair ourselves, (2) the same substantial defect
or malfunction of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have
directly notified us of the need for its repair and given us the opportunity to repair ourselves, or (3) the vehicle is out
of service by reason of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of
more than 30 calender days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC,
Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

Maintenance

The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
service. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.

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Roadside assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown.
Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number:

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can
contact you should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and
Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:

• Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,

• unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage

the catalysts,

• gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details,
consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:

In the USA: In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

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We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make
changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.

Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they
are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your
vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures.

The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.

Where to find it

The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:

• Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.

•Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation.

•Driving: Important information on driving.

• Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.

•Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.

• Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.

• Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,

coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.

•Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.

Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.

Explanation of color used:

Warning notices for the protection of yourself and
others appear on red background.

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Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect
its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to
have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your
satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if
necessary contact us at the following addresses:

In the USA: Customer Assistance Center

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada: Customer Relations Department

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations,
Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls ............... 18

Door control panel .......................20

Overhead control panel ............... 21

Dashboard .....................................22

Center console ..............................24

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

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Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

Instruments and controls

Operation Driving

Instruments and controls

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

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1 Door control panel, see page 20

2 Overhead control panel, see page 21

3 Dashboard, see page 22

4 Center console, see page 24

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

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Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

20Instruments and controls

Door control panel 1 Door handle, pull to open, see page 37

2 Memory function (for storing seat, steering wheel

and exterior rear view mirror settings), see page 95

3 Front seat adjustment switch, see page 49

4 Steering wheel adjustment switch, see page 89

5 Power window switch, see page 197

6 Switch for rear door window override, see page 197

and 199

7 Trunk lid release switch, see page 45

data

Overhead control panel 1 Interior lighting, see page 203

2 Tele Aid cover (emergency call system), see

page 234

3 Sliding/ pop-up roof, see page 200

4 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid and optional

telephone with voice recognition system

5 Rear view mirror, see page 90

6 Garage door opener, see page 226

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

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Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Dashboard

9

11

Instrument

cluster display

12

Practical hints Car care Index

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data

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10

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15

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1 Hood lock release, see page 318

2 Parking brake pedal, see page 260

3 Steering wheel adjustment (manual), see page 88

4 Parking brake release, see page 260

5 Exterior lamp switch, see page 143

6 Combination switch, see page 148

7 Exterior mirror adjustment switch, see page 91

8 Headlamp washer button, see page 147

9 Cruise control switch, see page 272

10 Multifunction steering wheel, see page 102

Horn (with electronic key in starter switch
position 1 or 2)

11 Instrument cluster, see page 98

12 Voice recognition system switch, see separate

operating instructions

13 Starter switch, see page 246

14 Glove box lid release, see page 208

15 Glove box lock, see page 208

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

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Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

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Center console 1 Left front seat heater switch, see page 58

2 Rear window sunshade switch (optional), see

page 205

3 ESP (electronic stability program) control switch,

see page 278

4 Hazard warning flasher switch, see page 151

5 Central locking switch, see page 39

6 Rear seat head restraints switch, see page 60

7 Antitheft alarm system, see page 46

Switch for tow-away protection, see page 47

8 Right front seat heater switch, see page 58

9 AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp, see page 292

10 COMAND system (optional), see separate

operating instructions, or
audio system, see page 173

11 Climate control (C 240), see page 152

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Automatic climate control (C 320) see page 160
Rear window defroster, see page 170

12 Ashtray, see page 213

13 Automatic transmission, see page 251

or Manual transmission, see page 249

14 Storage compartment, see page 209

15 Armrest, see page 209

Storage compartment, see page 215

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

25Instruments and controls

Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

Practical hints Car care Index

Technica l

data

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Operation

Vehicle keys ...................................... 28

Start lock-out ....................................30

General notes on the

central locking system ...............30

Central locking system ................... 31

Radio frequency and

infrared remote control ............... 31

Locking and unlocking ................33

Choosing global or selective

mode on remote control ..............33

Opening the trunk .......................34

Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof

from outside ..................................35

Panic button ..................................36

Mechanical keys ...........................36

Doors .................................................. 37

Central locking switch .................... 39

Automatic central locking .............. 40

Emergency unlocking

in case of accident ......................40

Trunk ................................................. 41

Trunk lid emergency release ........ 43

Trunk lid emergency release ........ 44

Trunk lid release switch ................ 45

Trunk lamp ....................................... 45

Antitheft alarm system ................... 46

Tow-away alarm ............................... 47

Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 48

Front seat adjustment ..................... 49

Removal and installation of

front seat head restraints .......... 55

Multicontour seat ............................ 57

Heated seats ..................................... 58

Rear seat head restraints ............... 60

Seat belts and integrated

restraint system .......................... 63

Seat belts .......................................... 63

Seat belt nonusage

warning system .......................... 64

TM

BabySmart

airbag

deactivation system ................... 70

Supplemental Restraint

System (SRS) ................................71

Emergency tensioning

retractor (ETR) ............................ 72

Airbags ..............................................73

Safety guidelines for the seat

belt, emergency tensioning

retractor and airbag .................... 81

Infant and child

restraint systems .........................83

Steering wheel adjustment

(manual) ....................................... 88

Steering wheel adjustment

(electrical) .................................... 89

Rear view mirrors ............................ 90

Instrument cluster ........................... 98

Multifunction steering wheel,

multifunction display ............... 102

Trip and main odometer

and sub menu ............................ 106

Audio systems ................................ 108

Radio ............................................ 108

CD player ..................................... 109

Cassette player ............................110

Telephone .........................................111

Navigation system ...........................116

Trip computer ..................................117

Malfunction/warning

message memory .......................119

Individual settings ......................... 121

Setting the audio volume .............. 136

Coolant temperature gauge .......... 137

Flexible service system

(FSS) ............................................ 138

Engine oil level indicator .............. 141

Engine oil consumption ................ 142

Exterior lamp switch ..................... 143

Headlamp mode ............................. 144

Night security illumination ......... 146

Locator lighting .......................... 147

Headlamp cleaning system ..........147

Combination switch ...................... 148

Hazard warning flasher

switch .......................................... 151

Climate control ...............................152

Automatic climate control .............160

Front center console storage

compartment ventilation .......... 171

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air outlets ............... 172

Operation Audio and telephone .. 173

Operating safety ............................ 173

Operating and display elements ..174

Button and soft key operation ......176

Component malfunctions ..............195

Power windows ...............................197

Sliding/pop-up roof ....................... 200

Interior lighting ............................. 203

Rear window sunshade ................ 205

Sun visors ....................................... 206

Vanity mirrors ............................... 206

Interior ............................................207

Storage compartments

and armrests ..............................207

Glove box .....................................208

Cup holder ...................................... 211

Ashtrays .......................................... 213

Lighter ............................................. 215

Parcel net in

front passenger footwell .......... 216

Ski sack ........................................... 216

Enlarged cargo area ....................... 221

Split folding rear seat bench ........221

Loading instructions

(vehicle with

enlarged cargo area) .................223

Cellular telephone .........................224

Telephone, general ........................225

Garage door opener .......................226

Instruments
and controls

Operation Driving

Instrument

cluster display

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