Owner’s manual for 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class models C 230 Kompressor Sport, C 240, C 240 4MATIC, C 320, C 320 4MATIC, C 320 Sport C 320 4MATIC Sport, C 32A MG. Operator’s Manual. Mercedes-Benz W203.
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Contents
Introduction 9
Product information 9
Operator’s Manual 10
Service and warranty information 10
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles 11
Maintenance 12 Roadside Assistance 12
Change of address or ownership 12
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada 13
Where to find it 14
Symbols 15
Operating safety 16
Proper use of the vehicle 16
Problems with 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 29
Unlocking 30
Unlocking with SmartKey 30
Adjusting 32
Seats 32
Steering wheel 37
Mirrors 39
Driving 41
Fastening the seat belt 41
Starting the engine 44
Switching on headlamps 47
Turn signals and high beam 47
Windshield wipers 48 Problems while driving 49
Parking and locking 51
Parking brake 51
Switching off headlamps 52
Turning off engine 53
Safety and Security 55
Occupant safety 56
Airbags 57
Seat belts 61
Children in the vehicle 65
Blocking of rear door window operation 71
Panic alarm* 72
Activating 72
Deactivating 72
Driving safety systems 73
ABS 73
BAS 74
ESP 75
Four wheel electronic traction
system (4MATIC*) with the ESP 78
Anti-theft systems 79
Immobilizer 79
Anti-theft alarm system 79
Tow-away alarm 80
Controls in detail 83
Locking and unlocking 84
Keys 84
Opening the doors from the inside 87
Opening the trunk from the inside 88
Opening the trunk 88
Closing the trunk 89
Trunk lid emergency release 89
Separately locking the trunk 90
Separately unlocking the trunk 91
Automatic central locking 91
Locking and unlocking
from the inside 92
Seats 93
Easy-entry/exit feature* 93
Head restraints 94
Multicontour seat* 96
Heated seats* 97
Memory function* 98
Storing positions into memory 99
Recalling positions from memory 99
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 100
Lighting 101 Exterior lamp switch 101
Combination switch 104
Hazard warning flasher 104
Interior lighting 105
Door entry lamps 106
Trunk lamp 106 Instrument cluster 107
Instrument cluster illumination 107
Coolant temperature display 108
Trip odometer 109
Tachometer 109
Outside temperature indicator 110
Control system 111
Multifunction display 111
Multifunction steering wheel 112
Menus 114
Standard display menu 116
AUDIO menu 116 NAVI menu 118
Malfunction memory menu 118
Settings menu 119
Trip computer menu 132
TEL menu* 134
Manual transmission 137
Shifting into reverse 137
Automatic transmission* 138
One-touch gearshifting 139
Gear ranges 140
Gear selector lever position 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
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 Operation 221
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) 222
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 226
Hydroplaning 227
Tire traction 227
Tire speed rating 227
Winter driving instructions 228
Standing water 229
Passenger compartment 230
Driving abroad 230
Control and operation of
radio transmitter 230
Catalytic converter 231
Emission control 231
Coolant temperature 232
At the gas station 233 Check regularly and before a long trip 234
Engine compartment 235
Hood 235
Engine oil 236
Transmission fluid level 238
Coolant level 238
Battery 240
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning* system 241
Tires and wheels 242
Important guidelines 242
Life of tire 243
Direction of rotation 243
Checking tire inflation pressure 243
Rotating wheels 244
Winter driving 245
Winter tires 245
Block heater (Canada only) 246
Snow chains 246
Maintenance 247
Clearing the service indicator 247
Service term exceeded 247
Calling up the service indicator 248
Resetting the service indicator 248
Vehicle care 249
Cleaning and care of vehicle 249
Practical hints 255 What to do if … 256
Lamps in instrument cluster 256
Lamp in center console 260
Messages in the display 261
Where will I find.? 279
First aid kit 279
Vehicle tool kit 279
Spare wheel 281
Unlocking/locking in an emergency 285
Unlocking the vehicle 285
Locking the vehicle 286
Changing batteries 286
Fuel filler flap 287
Manually unlocking the
transmission selector lever 288
Opening/closing in an emergency 289
Sliding/pop-up roof* 289
Replacing bulbs 290
Bulbs 290
Replacing bulbs for front lamps 292
Side marker lamp bulb 294
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps 295
Replacing wiper blades 296
Removing 296
Installing 296
Flat tire 297
Preparing the vehicle 297
Mounting the spare wheel 297
Battery 303
Disconnecting the battery 304
Removing the battery 304
Charging and reinstalling the battery 304
Reconnecting the battery 305 Jump starting 306
Towing the vehicle 308
Installing towing eye bolt 311
Fuses 312
Fuse box in passenger compartment 312
Fuse box in engine compartment 312
Auxiliary fuse box 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 322
Same size tires 323 Mixed size tires 324
Spare wheel 325
Electrical system 326
Main dimensions 327
Weights 328
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 329
Capacities 329
Technical terms 341
Engine oils 332
Engine oil additives 332
Air conditioning refrigerant 332
Index 347
Brake fluid 332
Premium unleaded gasoline 333
Fuel requirements 333
Gasoline additives 334
Flexible Fuel Vehicles 334
Coolants 336
Windshield washer and
headlamp cleaning* system 338
Consumer information 339
Uniform tire quality grading 339
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