2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Operators Manual C230 Sport C280 4MATIC C350 4MATIC C350 Sport

Owner’s manual for 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class models: C 230, C 230 Sport, C 280, C 280 4MATIC C 350, C 350 4MATIC, C350 Sport. 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
Vehicle data recording 19
Information regarding electronic recording devices 19
At a glance 21
Cockpit 22
Instrument cluster 24
Multifunction steering wheel 26
Center console 27
Upper part 27
Lower part 28
Overhead control panel 29

Door control panel 30
Getting started 31
Unlocking 32
Unlocking with the SmartKey 32
Starter switch positions 33
Adjusting 35
Seats 35
Steering wheel 40
Mirrors 43
Driving 45
Fastening the seat belt 45
Starting the engine 48
Parking brake 50
Driving 51
Switching on headlamps 52
Turn signals 53
Windshield wipers 53
Problems while driving 56
Parking and locking 57
Parking brake 58
Switching off headlamps 59

Turning off engine 59

Releasing seat belts 59

Locking 60

Safety and Security 61
Occupant safety 62
Air bags 63
Seat belts 69
Active head restraint 73
Children in the vehicle 74
Blocking of rear door window operation 85
Panic alarm* 86
Activating 86
Deactivating 86
Driving safety systems 87
ABS 87
BAS 88
ESP® 89
Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP® 92
Anti-theft systems 93
Immobilizer 93
Anti-theft alarm system* 93
Tow-away alarm* 95
Controls in detail 97
Locking and unlocking 98
SmartKey 98
Opening the doors from
the inside 102
Opening the trunk 103
Closing the trunk 104
Trunk emergency release 105
Valet locking 106
Automatic central locking 107
Locking and unlocking from the inside 107
Seats 109

Front seat active head restraints 109

Rear seat head restraints 109

Lumbar support* 112
Multicontour seats*
(Canada only) 113
Seat heating* 113
Memory function* 115
Storing positions into memory 116
Recalling positions from memory 116
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position 117
Lighting 118
Exterior lamp switch 118
Combination switch 122
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (C 280, C 350 4MATIC: with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) 123
Hazard warning flasher 124
Interior lighting 125
Door entry lamps 126
Trunk lamp 126
Instrument cluster 127
Instrument cluster illumination 127
Coolant temperature gauge 128
Trip odometer 128
Tachometer 129

Outside temperature indicator 129

Control system 130
Multifunction display 130
Multifunction steering wheel 131
Menus 133
Standard display menu 135
AUDIO menu 136
NAV* menu 138
Vehicle status message memory menu 138
Settings menu 140
Trip computer menu 155
TEL menu* 157
Manual transmission 160
Shifting into reverse 161
Automatic transmission* 162
Gear selector lever position 164
Driving tips 165
Gear ranges 166
Automatic shift program 167
One-touch gearshifting 168
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 169

Good visibility 170
Headlamp cleaning system* 170
Rear view mirrors 170
Sun visors 173
Rear window sunshade* 174
Rear window defroster 175
Climate control 176
Deactivating the climate control system 179

Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode 179

Setting the temperature 180
Adjusting air distribution and volume 180
Adjusting air volume 181
Front defroster 181
Air recirculation mode 182
Air conditioning 183
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents 184
Automatic climate control*
(Canada only) 186
Deactivating the automatic climate control system 189

Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode 189

Setting the temperature 190
Adjusting air distribution 190
Adjusting air volume 191
Front defroster 191
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL 192
Air recirculation mode 192
Charcoal filter 194
Air conditioning 196
Residual heat and ventilation 197
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents 197
Audio system 199

Audio and telephone, operation 199

Operating safety 199

Operating and display elements 200
Button and soft key operation 202
Operation 202
Radio operation 207
Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only) 211
CD mode 216
GSM network phones 225
TDMA or CDMA network phones 231
Emergency calls “911” 237
Power windows 240
Opening and closing the windows 240
Synchronizing power windows 242
Summer opening feature 243
Convenience closing feature 243
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 244
Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof 244
Synchronizing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof 246
Driving systems 247
Cruise control 247
Loading 250
Roof rack* 250
Ski sack* (Canada only) 250
Split rear bench seat* 253
Loading instructions 255
Cargo tie-down rings* 256
Useful features 257
Storage compartments 257
Cup holders 259
Ashtrays 261
Cigarette lighter 262
Power outlet 263
Telephone* 264
Tele Aid* 265
Garage door opener* 273
Operation 281
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) 282
Driving instructions 283
Drive sensibly – save fuel 283
Drinking and driving 283
Pedals 283
Power assistance 283
Brakes 284
Driving off 285
Parking 285
Tires 286
Hydroplaning 287
Tire traction 287
Tire speed rating 288
Winter driving instructions 289

Standing water 290
Passenger compartment 290
Driving abroad 290
Control and operation of radio transmitters 291
Catalytic converter 291
Emission control 292
Coolant temperature 293
At the gas station 294
Refueling 294
Check regularly and before a long trip 295
Engine compartment 297
Hood 297
Engine oil 298
Transmission fluid level 300
Coolant level 301
Battery 302
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* 303
Tires and wheels 304
Important guidelines 304
Tire care and maintenance 305
Direction of rotation 307
Loading the vehicle 307
Recommended tire inflation pressure 314
Checking tire inflation pressure 316
MOExtended system* (Canada only) 320
Tire labeling 321
Load identification 325
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) 326
Maximum tire load 327
Maximum tire inflation pressure 328
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U S vehicles) 328
Tire ply material 330
Tire and loading terminology 331
Rotating tires 335
Winter driving 336
Winter tires 336
Block heater (Canada only) 337
Snow chains 337
Maintenance 338
Maintenance service indicator message 338
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display 339

Resetting the maintenance service indicator 340
Vehicle care 341
Cleaning and care of the vehicle 341
Practical hints 349

What to do if … 350
Lamps in instrument cluster 350
Lamp in center console 356
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display 358
Where will I find? 383
First aid kit 383
Vehicle tool kit 383
Minispare wheel 386
Spare wheel bolts 388
Unlocking/locking in an emergency 389

Unlocking the vehicle 389

Locking the vehicle 390
Fuel filler flap 391
Manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever 392
Opening/closing in an emergency 393
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 393
Resetting activated head restraints 394
Resetting activated head restraints 394
Replacing SmartKey batteries 395
SmartKey 396
Replacing bulbs 397
Bulbs 398
Replacing bulbs for front lamps 400
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps 403
Replacing wiper blades 405
Removing wiper blades 405
Installing wiper blades 405
Flat tire 406
Preparing the vehicle 406
Mounting the Minispare wheel 406
MOExtended system* 411
Battery 412
Disconnecting the battery 413
Removing the battery 413
Charging and reinstalling the
battery 414
Reconnecting the battery 414
Jump starting 415
Towing the vehicle 417
Installing towing eye bolt 420
Fuses 421
Aids for replacing fuses 421
Main fuse box in passenger compartment 422
Fuse box in engine compartment 422
Fuse box in trunk 423
Technical data 425
Parts service 426
Warranty coverage 427
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet 427
Identification labels 428
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 429
Engine 430
Rims and Tires 432
Same size tires 434
Mixed size tires 435
Minispare wheel 436
Electrical system 437
Main dimensions 438
Weights 439
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc 440
Capacities 440
Technical terms 449

Engine oils 442
Engine oil additives 442
Air conditioning refrigerant 442
Index 455
Brake fluid 442
Premium unleaded gasoline 443
Gasoline additives 443
Fuel requirements 444
Coolants 444
Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* 448