2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operators Manual C240 C320 C32 AMG

Owner’s manual for 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class models C 240 and C 320 and C 32 AMG. W203 Operator’s Manual.

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Contents

Introduction

Product information
Operator’s manual
Where to find it
Reporting Safety Defects
Instruments and controls

Instruments and controls
Door control panel
Overhead control panel
Dashboard
Center console

Operation

Vehicle keys
Start lock-out
General notes on the central locking system
Central locking system
Radio frequency and infrared remote control
Locking and unlocking
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control
Opening the trunk
Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from outside
Panic button
Mechanical keys
Doors
Central locking switch
Automatic central locking
Emergency unlocking in case of accident
Trunk
Trunk lid emergency release
Trunk lid emergency release
Trunk lid release switch
Trunk lamp
Antitheft alarm system
Tow-away alarm
Easy-entry/exit feature
Front seat adjustment
Removal and installation of front seat head restraints
Multicontour seat
Heated seats 58 Rear seat head restraints 60 Seat belts and integrated
restraint system 63 Seat belts 63 Seat belt nonusage
warning system 64 BabySmartTM 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 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
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
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 Index
Plastic and rubber parts 371 Index 389 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