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Contents Automatic transmission*...One-touch gearshifting...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Program mode selector switch...Accelerator position...Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...Good visibility ...Rear view mirror...Headlamp cleaning system* ...Sun visors ...Rear window sunshade* ...Climate control ...Setting the temperature...Adjusting air distribution and volume ...Defrosting ...Air recirculation mode...Rear window defroster ...Deactivating the climate control system ...Air conditioning...Ventilated storage compartment . Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents... 138 139 140 141 142 143 143 144 144 146 146 147 148 150 151 151 152 153 153 154 155 155 Automatic climate control* ...156 Setting the temperature...158 Adjusting air distribution...159 Adjusting air volume ...159 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ...160 Defrosting ...160 Air recirculation mode ...160 Charcoal filter ...161 Rear window defroster...162 Air conditioning...163 Residual heat and ventilation*...163 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...164 Audio system...165 Audio and telephone, operation...165 Operating safety ...165 Operating and display elements...166 Button and soft key operation...168 Operation...168 Radio mode...171 Cassette mode...174 CD changer* operating mode ...178 Telephone* operation ...182 Power windows ...187 Opening and closing the windows 187 Synchronizing power windows...189 Sliding/pop-up roof*...190 Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof...190 Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up roof...192 Driving systems...193 Cruise control ...193 Loading ...196 Roof rack* ...196 Ski sack* ...196 Split rear bench seat*...199 Loading instructions ...202 Useful features...203 Interior storage spaces ...203 Ashtrays...207 Cigarette lighter...208 Telephone* ...208 Tele Aid*...209 Garage door opener...217

Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction	9
Product information	9
Operator’s Manual	10
Service and warranty information;Information:About service and warranty	10
California:Important notice	11
Maintenance	12
Roadside Assistance	12
Change of address or ownership	12
Operating:Vehicle outside the USA and Canada	13
Operating safety;Operating:Safety	16
Vehicle:Proper use of	16
Problems:With vehicle	17
Safety defects:Reporting;Reporting:Safety defects	18
Reporting Safety Defects	18
At a glance	19
Cockpit;Instruments and controls see Cockpit	20
Instrument cluster;Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning <$nopage>;Warning lamps see Lamp	22
Multifunction steering wheel;Steering wheel:Buttons	24
Center console	25
Center console:Upper part	25
Center console:Lower part	26
Overhead control panel	27
Door control panel	28
Getting started	29
Unlocking	30
Unlocking:With the SmartKey;SmartKey:Unlocking with;Key, SmartKey:Unlocking with	30
Adjusting	32
Adjusting:Seats;Seats:Adjusting	32
Adjusting:Steering wheel;Steering wheel:Adjusting;Height adjustment:Steering wheel	37
Mirrors:Adjusting;Adjusting:Mirrors	39
Driving:General instructions	41
Seat belts:Fastening;Fastening the seat belts;Safety belts see Seat belts;Occupant safety:Fastening	41
Starting the engine	44
Switching on:Headlamps;Headlamps:Switching on;Activating:Headlamps;Activating:Exterior headlamps	47
Turn signals;Combination switch:Turn signals	47
Windshield wipers;Combination switch:Windshield wipers;Switching on:Windshield wipers;Windshield wip	48
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving see Problems while driving	49
Parking;Locking	51
Parking brake:Engaging	51
Headlamps:Switching off;Switching off:Headlamps;Deactivating:Headlamps	52
Turning off:Engine;Engine:Turning off with the key;Switching off:Engine	53
Safety and Security	55
Occupant safety;Safety:Occupant	56
Airbags;Occupant safety:Airbags	57
Seat belts	61
Child safety;Occupant safety:Children in the vehicle	65
Rear door window:Blocking operation;Blocking:Rear door window operation;Child safety switch see Bloc	71
Panic alarm;Panic alarm:Panic button on SmartKey	72
Activating	72
Deactivating	72
Driving:Safety systems;Safety systems:Driving;Driving systems:Driving safety systems	73
Driving safety systems:ABS;ABS	73
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS	74
Driving safety systems:ESP;ESP;Electronic Stability Program see ESP	75
ESP:Four wheel electronic traction system with ESP	78
Anti-theft systems	79
Immobilizer;Activating:Immobilizer	79
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system;Alarm system:Anti-theft	79
Tow-away alarm;Alarm system:Tow-away	80
Controls in detail	83
Locking;Unlocking;SmartKey:Locking and unlocking	84
Keys	84
Opening:Doors from the inside;Doors:Opening from inside vehicle	87
Opening:Trunk from the inside;Trunk:Opening from inside vehicle	88
Opening:Trunk;Trunk:Opening	88
Trunk lid:Closing;Closing:Trunk lid	89
Trunk:Trunk lid emergency release;Emergency operations:Releasing trunk lid from inside	89
Locking:Separately the trunk;Trunk:Separately locking;Manual operations:Locking the trunk	90
Unlocking:Separately the trunk;Trunk:Separately unlocking;Manual operations:Unlocking the trunk	91
Automatic locking when driving	91
Central locking:From inside;Central locking:Unlocking from inside	92
Seats	93
Seats:Easy entry/exit feature;Easy-entry/exit feature	93
Head restraints	94
Multicontour seat;Adjusting:Multicontour seat;Seats:Multicontour seat*	96
Seats:Heater;Heated seats;Front seats:Heater*	97
Memory function;Power seat:Memory function	98
Memory function:Storing key dependent settings;Storing (Memory function):Positions into memory;Pos	99
Memory function:Recalling positions from memory;Positions (Memory function):Recalling from memory	99
Mirrors:Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position;Parking position:Exterior rear view mir	100
Lighting	101
Exterior lamp switch;Lighting:Exterior lamp switch;Front lamps:Switching on;Lighting:Low beam;Lighti	101
Combination switch	104
Hazard warning flasher	104
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior;Passenger compartment:Interior lighting	105
Lighting:Door entry lamps;Door entry lamps	106
Lighting:Trunk lamp;Trunk:Lamp	106
Instrument cluster	107
Instrument cluster:Illumination;Adjusting:Instrument cluster illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluste	107
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature display;Coolant:Temperature display	108
Resetting:Trip odometer;Trip odometer:Resetting	109
Tachometer	109
Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator	110
Control system	111
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display;Multifunction display;Control system:Multifunction display	111
Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons;Control system:Multifunction steering wheel;Multifunction steer	112
Control system:Menus;Menus:In control system	114
Menus:Standard display;Control system:Standard display menu	116
Menus:AUDIO;Control system:AUDIO menu;AUDIO menu	116
Menus:NAVI;Control system:NAVI menu;Navigation system:Operating;Operating:Navigation system	118
Menus:Malfunction memory;Control system:Malfunction memory menu;Malfunction memory;Malfunction memor	118
Control system:Settings menu;Settings menu:Functions in;Setting:Individual vehicle settings;Settings	119
Menus:Trip computer;Control system:Trip computer menu;Trip computer	132
Menus:TEL;Control system:TEL menu;Telephone:Operation;Operating:Telephone	134
Manual transmission	137
Manual transmission:Shifting into reverse;Shifting:Into reverse (manual transmission);Reverse (manua	137
Automatic transmission	138
One-touch gearshifting;Automatic transmission:One-touch gearshifting	139
Gear range:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Gear ranges	140
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position;Gear selector lever:Position;Shifting:Gear selec	141
Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Program mode selector swi	142
Automatic transmission:Accelerator position;Accelerator position, automatic transmission	143
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	143
Good visibility	144
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	144
Headlamps:Cleaning system*;Cleaning:Headlamps	146
Sun visors	146
Rear window sunshade;Sunshade	147
Climate control	148
Temperature:Setting interior temperature;Setting:Temperature (interior);Climate control:Setting the	150
Climate control:Adjusting;Adjusting:Air distribution;Adjusting:Air volume;Air distribution:Adjusting	151
Defrosting;Climate control:Defrosting	151
Air recirculation mode	152
Rear window defroster;Automatic climate control*:Rear window defroster	153
Deactivating the climate control system	153
Air conditioner (cooling):Turning on;Air conditioner (cooling):Turning off	154
Storage compartments:Ventilated compartments;Ventilation:Storage compartment;Ventilated storage comp	155
Rear passenger compartment:Adjustable air vents;Air vents, rear passenger compartment:Adjustable;Adj	155
Automatic climate control*	156
Setting:Temperature (Interior);Automatic climate control*:Setting the temperature	158
Air distribution:Adjusting;Adjusting:Air distribution;Automatic climate control*:Adjusting air distr	159
Adjusting:Air volume;Air volume:Adjusting;Automatic climate control*:Adjusting air volume	159
MAXCOOL Maximum cooling	160
Defrosting;Automatic climate control*:Defrosting	160
Air recirculation mode;Automatic climate control*:Air recirculation mode	160
Charcoal filter	161
Rear window defroster;Automatic climate control*:Rear window defroster	162
Air conditioner (cooling):Turning on;Air conditioner (cooling):Turning off	163
Residual heat utilization;Automatic climate control*:Residual heat utilization;Residual ventilation;	163
Rear passenger compartment:Adjustable air vents;Air vents, rear passenger compartment:Adjustable;Adj	164
Audio system	165
Audio system:Audio and telephone, operation;Operating:Audio system;Operating:Telephone*	165
Audio system:Operating safety;Operating safety:Audio system	165
Audio system:Operating and display elements;Display elements:Audio system	166
Audio system:Button and soft key operation;Button:Audio system;Soft keys:Audio system	168
Audio system:Operation	168
Audio system:Radio mode;Radio mode;Radio see Radio mode <$nopage>	171
Audio system:Cassette mode;Casette mode:Playing cassettes	174
Audio system:CD mode;CD mode;CD changer*;Changing CDs	178
Audio system:Telephone operation;Operating:Telephone;Telephone:Operation	182
Power windows;Power windows:Side windows	187
Side windows:Opening;Side windows:Closing;Opening:Windows;Closing:Windows	187
Power windows:Synchronizing;Synchronizing:Power windows;Side windows:Synchronizing power windows	189
Sliding/pop-up roof*	190
Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof;Closing:Sliding/pop-up roof;Sliding/pop-up roof*:Opening;Sliding/pop-u	190
Sliding/pop-up roof:Synchronizing;Synchronizing:Sliding/pop-up roof	192
Driving systems	193
Cruise control;Driving systems:Cruise control	193
Roof rack;Loading:Roof rack	196
Ski sack;Loading:Ski sack	196
Split rear bench seat;Rear bench seat:Foldable;Seats:Split rear bench seat*;Loading:Split rear ben	199
Loading:Instructions	202
Useful features	203
Interior storage spaces	203
Ashtray;Useful features:Ashtrays	207
Cigarette lighter;Useful features:Cigarette lighter;Lighter see Cigarette lighter	208
Telephone;Useful features:Telephone	208
Tele Aid;Useful features:Tele Aid	209
Garage door opener;Useful features:Garage door opener	217
Operation	221
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)	222
Driving:General instructions;Driving instructions	223
Drive sensibly – save fuel	223
Drinking and driving	223
Pedals	223
Power assistance	224
Brakes	224
Driving off	225
Parking	225
Tires:Driving instructions	226
Hydroplaning;Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning;Driving:Hydroplaning	227
Tire traction	227
Tire speed rating	227
Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter	228
Standing water:Driving instructions;Deep water see Standing water;Driving:Through standing water	229
Passenger compartment	230
Driving abroad;Driving:Driving abroad	230
Control and operation of radio transmitters;Radio transmitters, control and operation;Operating:Radi	230
Catalytic converter	231
Emission control	231
Coolant:Temperature	232
Tanken	233
Regular checks	234
Engine:Compartment;Engine compartment	235
Hood;Engine compartment:Hood;Hood:Opening	235
Engine oil:Checking level;Oil:Dipstick	236
Transmission see Automatic or manual transmission;ATF (automatic transmission fluid);Automatic trans	238
Coolant:Checking level;Checking:Coolant level;Coolant;Coolant level:Checking	238
Battery, vehicle	240
Windshield:Washer fluid;Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Headlamps:Cleaning system*;Headlamp cleani	241
Tires;Wheels:Tires and wheels	242
Important guidelines	242
Service life (tires);Tires:Service life	243
Direction of rotation (tires);Tires:Direction of rotation	243
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure;Tire inflation pressure:Ch	243
Rotating wheels;Wheels:Rotating	244
Winter driving	245
Winter driving:Tires;Tires:Winter;Winter tires	245
Block heater;Winter driving:Block heater	246
Snow chains;Winter driving:Snow chains	246
Maintenance;Service see maintenance	247
Service indicator:Clearing	247
Service:Overdue;Overdue service;Service:Types	247
Service:Calling up the service indicator;Service indicator:Calling up;Calling up:Service indicator	248
Resetting:Service indicator (FSS);Service indicator:Clearing;Service indicator:Calling up	248
Vehicle care	249
Washing the vehicle	249
Practical hints	255
Practical hints:Lamps in instrument cluster	256
Practical hints:Lamp in center console;Center console:AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp;AIRBAG OFF indicator	260
Practical hints:Messages in the display;Displays:Messages	261
First aid kit;Practical hints:First aid kit	279
Vehicle tool kit;Tools;Practical hints:Vehicle tool kit	279
Practical hints:Spare wheel;Spare wheel;Flat tire:Spare wheel	281
Unlocking:In an emergency;Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergen	285
Unlocking the vehicle	285
Locking:Vehicle in an emergency;Emergency operations:Locking the vehicle;Manual operations:Locking t	286
Batteries, SmartKey:Changing;SmartKey:Changing battery	286
Fuel filler flap:Opening;Manual operations:Fuel filler flap;Opening:Fuel filler flap manually	287
Transmission selector lever:Unlocking manually;Unlocking:Transmission selector lever manually;Transm	288
Emergency operations:Opening sliding/pop-up roof;Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof in an emergency;Emerg	289
Sliding/pop-up roof:Opening;Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof;Sliding/pop-up roof*:Closing;Closing:Slidi	289
Bulbs, replacing;Replacing:Bulbs	290
Bulbs	290
Front lamps:Replacing bulbs;Replacing:Front lamp bulbs	292
Side marker lamps:Replacing bulbs;Bulbs, replacing:Side marker lamps;Replacing:Side marker lamp bulb	294
Replacing:Brake lamp bulbs;Replacing:Backup lamp bulbs	295
Replacing:Wiper blades;Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades;Wiper blades:Replacing;Windshield:Re	296
Wiper blades:Removing;Removing:Wiper blades	296
Wiper blades:Installing;Installing:Wiper blades	296
Flat tire	297
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	297
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel;Spare wheel:Mounting	297
Battery, vehicle;Vehicle:Service battery;Vehicle battery	303
Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting;Disconnecting:Vehicle battery	304
Battery, vehicle:Removing;Removing:Vehicle battery	304
Battery, vehicle:Charging;Charging:Vehicle battery;Battery, vehicle:Reinstalling;Reinstalling vehicl	304
Battery, vehicle:Reconnecting;Reconnecting:Vehicle battery	305
Jump starting;Discharged battery:Jump starting;Battery discharged:Jump starting	306
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing;Practical hints:Towing the vehicle	308
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit):Installing;Installing:Towing eye bolt	311
Fuses;Electrical fuses;Practical hints:Fuses	312
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment;Fuse box;Passenger compartment:Fuse box in	312
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment;Fuse box;Engine compartment:Fuse box in	312
Fuses:Auxiliary fuse box in the trunk;Auxiliary fuse box;Trunk:Auxiliary fuse box	313
Technical data	315
Spare parts service;Parts see Spare parts service;Service:Spare parts	316
Warranty coverage	317
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet;Service and Warranty Booklet:Loss of	317
Identification labels;Labels, identification	318
Layout of poly-V-belt drive;Poly-V-belt drive:Layout	319
C230KompressorSport	319
C240 / C320 (all models)	319
C32AMG	319
Tires:Rims and tires;Rims;Tires;Technical data:Rims and tires	322
Same size tires	323
Mixed size tires	324
Spare wheel	325
Electrical system:Technical data;Technical data:Electrical system	326
Main dimensions;Technical data:Main dimensions	327
Weights;Technical data:Weights	328
Fuel:Technical data;Coolant:Capacities;Lubricants:Technical data;Technical data:Fuels;Technical data	329
Capacities:Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	329
Engine oil;Technical data:Engine oil	332
Engine oil:Additives;Technical data:Engine oil additives	332
Air conditioning refrigerant;Technical data;Air conditioning refrigerant;Refrigerant:Air conditionin	332
Brake fluid;Technical data:Brake fluid	332
Premium unleaded gasoline;Technical data:Premium unleaded gasoline;Fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline	333
Technical data:Fuel requirements;Fuel requirements;Fuel:Requirements	333
Technical data:Gasoline additives;Fuel additives;Gasoline see Fuel:Gasoline additives;Fuel:Additives	334
Technical data:Flexible fuel vehicles;Vehicle:With flexible fuel;Flexible fuel vehicles	334
Coolant;Technical data:Coolants	336
Windshield:Washer system;Windshield washer system;Headlamps:Cleaning system*;Technical data:Windshie	338
Consumer information;Tires:Consumer information	339
Uniform tire quality grading	339
Technical terms	341

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Contents

Automatic transmission*

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138

One-touch gearshifting

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139

Gear ranges

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140

Gear selector lever position

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141

Program mode selector switch

.....

142

Accelerator position

.....................

143

Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode)

......................

143

Good visibility

....................................

144

Rear view mirror

...........................

144

Headlamp cleaning system*

........

146

Sun visors

....................................

146

Rear window sunshade*

..............

147

Climate control

..................................

148

Setting the temperature

...............

150

Adjusting air distribution and

volume

.........................................

151

Defrosting

....................................

151

Air recirculation mode

..................

152

Rear window defroster

.................

153

Deactivating the climate control

system

.........................................

153

Air conditioning

............................

154

Ventilated storage compartment . 155

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air vents

......................

155

Automatic climate control*

................

156

Setting the temperature

................

158

Adjusting air distribution

...............

159

Adjusting air volume

.....................

159

Maximum cooling MAXCOOL

........

160

Defrosting

.....................................

160

Air recirculation mode

..................

160

Charcoal filter

...............................

161

Rear window defroster

..................

162

Air conditioning

.............................

163

Residual heat and ventilation*

......

163

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air vents

.......................

164

Audio system

......................................

165

Audio and telephone, operation

....

165

Operating safety

...........................

165

Operating and display elements

....

166

Button and soft key operation

.......

168

Operation

......................................

168

Radio mode

...................................

171

Cassette mode

..............................

174

CD changer* operating mode

.......

178

Telephone* operation

...................

182

Power windows

..................................

187

Opening and closing the windows 187

Synchronizing power windows

......

189

Sliding/pop-up roof*

..........................

190

Opening and closing the

sliding/pop-up roof

.......................

190

Synchronizing the

sliding/pop-up roof

......................

192

Driving systems

..................................

193

Cruise control

...............................

193

..............................................

196

Roof rack*

....................................

196

Ski sack*

......................................

196

Split rear bench seat*

...................

199

Loading instructions

.....................

202

Useful features

...................................

203

Interior storage spaces

.................

203

Ashtrays

........................................

207

Cigarette lighter

............................

208

Telephone*

...................................

208

Tele Aid*

.......................................

209

Garage door opener

......................

217