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 32 AMG. Mercedes-Benz W203 Operator’s Manual.
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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 the SmartKey 30
Adjusting 32
Seats 32
Steering wheel 36
Mirrors 38
Driving 40
Fastening the seat belt 40
Starting the engine 43
Switching on headlamps 46
Turn signals and high beam 47
Windshield wipers 47
Problems while driving 49
Parking and locking 50
Parking brake 50
Switching off headlamps 51
Turning off engine 52
Safety and Security 53
Occupant safety 54
Airbags 55
Seat belts 60
Children in the vehicle 63
Blocking of rear door window
operation 70
Panic alarm* 71
Activating 71
Deactivating 71
Driving safety systems 72
ABS 72
BAS 73
ESP 74
Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP 77
Anti-theft systems 78
Immobilizer 78
Anti-theft alarm system* 78
Tow-away alarm* 79
Controls in detail 81
Locking and unlocking 82
SmartKey 82
Opening the doors from
the inside 85
Opening the trunk 86
Closing the trunk 87
Trunk lid emergency release 88
Separately locking the trunk 89
Separately unlocking the trunk 90
Automatic central locking 90
Locking and unlocking from
the inside 91
Seats 92
Easy-entry/exit feature* 92
Removing and installing front seat head restraints 93
Rear seat head restraints 94
Multicontour seat* 97
Heated seats* 98
Memory function* 99
Storing positions into memory 100
Recalling positions from memory 100
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 101
Lighting 102
Exterior lamp switch 102
Combination switch 105
Hazard warning flasher 106
Interior lighting 107
Door entry lamps 108
Trunk lamp 108
Instrument cluster 109
Instrument cluster illumination 109
Coolant temperature display 110
Trip odometer 111
Tachometer 111
Outside temperature indicator 111
Control system 113
Multifunction display 113
Multifunction steering wheel 114
Menus 116
Standard display menu 118
AUDIO menu 118
NAVI* menu 121
Malfunction memory menu 122
Settings menu 123
Trip computer menu 136
TEL menu* 138
Manual transmission 141
Shifting into reverse 141
Automatic transmission* 142
One-touch gearshifting 143
Gear ranges 144
Gear selector lever position 145
Program mode selector switch 146
Accelerator position 147
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 147
Good visibility 148
Windshield wipers 148
Headlamp cleaning system* 148
Rear view mirrors 149
Sun visors 151
Rear window sunshade* 152
Rear window defroster 153
Climate control 154
Setting the temperature 156
Adjusting air distribution and
volume 157
Defrosting 158
Air recirculation mode 158
Deactivating the climate control system 159
Air conditioning 160
Ventilated storage compartment 160
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents 161
Automatic climate control* 162
Setting the temperature 165
Adjusting air distribution 166
Adjusting air volume 166
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 167
Defrosting 167
Air recirculation mode 167
Charcoal filter 169
Air conditioning 170
Residual heat and ventilation 171
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents 172
Audio system 173
Audio and telephone, operation 173
Operating safety 173
Operating and display elements 174
Button and soft key operation 176
Operation 176
Radio operation 179
Satellite radio (SAT)* (USA only) 182
Cassette operation 186
CD changer* operation 189
Telephone* operation 193
Power windows 200
Opening and closing
the windows 200
Synchronizing power windows 202
Sliding/pop-up roof* 203
Opening and closing
the sliding/pop-up roof 203
Synchronizing
the sliding/pop-up roof 205
Driving systems 206
Cruise control 206
Loading 209
Roof rack* 209
Ski sack* 209
Split rear bench seat* 212
Loading instructions 214
Useful features 216
Interior storage spaces 216
Ashtrays 220
Cigarette lighter 221
Telephone* 222
Tele Aid* 223
Garage door opener 231
Operation 237
The first 1
000
miles (1
500
km) 238
Driving instructions 239
Drive sensibly – save fuel 239
Drinking and driving 239
Pedals 239
Power assistance 239
Brakes 240
Driving off 241
Parking 241
Tires 242
Hydroplaning 242
Tire traction 243
Tire speed rating 243
Winter driving instructions 244
Standing water 245
Passenger compartment 246
Driving abroad 246
Control and operation of radio transmitters 246
Catalytic converter 247
Emission control 247
Coolant temperature 248
At the gas station 249
Refueling 249
Check regularly and before a long trip 251
Engine compartment 252
Hood 252
Engine oil 253
Transmission fluid level 256
Coolant level 257
Battery 258
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* 259
Tires and wheels 260
Important guidelines 260
Life of tire 261
Direction of rotation 261
Checking tire inflation pressure 261
Rotating wheels 262
Winter driving 263
Winter tires 263
Block heater (Canada only) 264
Snow chains 264
Maintenance 265
Clearing the service indicator 265
Service term exceeded 265
Calling up the service indicator 266
Resetting the service indicator 266
Vehicle care 267
Cleaning and care of the vehicle 267
Practical hints 273
What to do if … 274
Lamps in instrument cluster 274
Lamp in center console 279
Messages in the display 280
Where will I find ? 300
First aid kit 300
Vehicle tool kit 300
Minispare wheel 302
Unlocking/locking in an emergency 305
Unlocking the vehicle 305
Locking the vehicle 306
Changing batteries in
the SmartKey 307
Fuel filler flap 308
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever 308
Opening/closing in an emergency 309
Sliding/pop-up roof* 309
Replacing bulbs 310
Bulbs 310
Replacing bulbs for front lamps 312
Side marker lamp bulb 314
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps 315
Replacing wiper blades 316
Removing wiper blades 316
Installing wiper blades 316
Flat tire 317
Preparing the vehicle 317
Mounting the Minispare wheel 317
Battery 323
Disconnecting the battery 324
Removing the battery 324
Charging and reinstalling
the battery 324
Reconnecting the battery 325
Jump starting 326
Towing the vehicle 328
Installing towing eye bolt 331
Fuses 332
Fuse box in
passenger compartment 332
Fuse box in engine compartment 333
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 334
Technical data 335
Spare parts service 336
Warranty coverage 337
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet 337
Identification labels 338
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 339
C 230
Kompressor Sport 339
C 240/C 320
(all models) 339
C 32
AMG 339
Engine 340
Rims and Tires 342
Same size tires 343
Mixed size tires 344
Minispare wheel 345
Electrical system 346
Main dimensions 347
Weights 348
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc 349
Capacities 349
Technical terms 361
Engine oils 352
Engine oil additives 352
Air conditioning refrigerant 352
Index 367
Brake fluid 352
Premium unleaded gasoline 353
Fuel requirements 353
Gasoline additives 354
Flexible Fuel Vehicles 354
Coolants 356
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 358
Consumer information 359
Uniform tire quality grading 359
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