Owner’s manual for 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class models: C 230 (Canada only), C 230 Sport (Canada only), C 230 4MATIC (Canada only), C 230 4MATIC Sport (Canada only), C 300, C 300 Sport, C 300 4MATIC, C 300 4MATIC Sport, C 350 (Canada only), C 350 Sport, C 350 4MATIC (Canada only), C 350 4MATIC Sport (Canada only). 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 11
Roadside Assistance 12
Change of address or ownership 12
Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada 12
Where to find it 13
Symbols 14
Operating safety 15
Proper use of the vehicle 15
Problems with your vehicle 16
Reporting safety defects 17
Reporting safety defects 17
Vehicle data recording 18
Information regarding electronic recording devices 18
At a glance 19
Exterior view 20
Storage compartments 22
Cockpit 24
Instrument cluster 26
Multifunction steering wheel 28
Center console 29
Upper part 29
Lower part 30
Overhead control panel 31
Driver’s door control panel
and seat adjustment/memory* 32
Safety and Security 33
Occupant safety 34
Air bags 36
Occupant Classification System 41
Seat belts 46
Active head restraints 50
Children in the vehicle 51
Blocking of
rear door window operation 57
Panic alarm 58
Driving safety systems 59
ABS 59
Adaptive Brake 60
BAS 60
EBP 61
ESP® 62
Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP® 65
Anti-theft systems 66
Immobilizer 66
Anti-theft alarm system 66
Canceling the alarm 67
Controls in detail 69
Locking and unlocking 70
SmartKey 70
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) 73
Checking batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) 78
Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) 79
Opening doors from the inside 79
Automatic central locking 80
Locking and unlocking
from the inside 81
Starter switch positions 82
SmartKey 82
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) 83
Seats 85
Seat adjustment 85
Lumbar support 91
Seat heating* 91
Steering wheel 93
Steering wheel adjustment, manual 93
Steering wheel adjustment, electrical* (Canada only) 94
Easy-entry/exit feature* (Canada only) 95
Mirrors 97
Interior rear view mirror 97
Exterior rear view mirrors 97
Power folding exterior rear view mirrors* 98
Interior rear view mirror, antiglare position 99
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors* 100
Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position* (Canada only) 101
Memory function* (Canada only) 102
Storing positions into memory* 103
Recalling positions from memory* 103
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position* 104
Fastening the seat belts 105
Proper use of seat belts 106
Seat belt height adjustment 107
Lighting 108
Exterior lamp switch 108
Switching on high beams 112
Headlamp cleaning system* 112
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (With Bi-Xenon*
headlamps only) 112
Hazard warning flasher 114
Interior lighting 114
Door entry lamps 116
Trunk lamp 116
Windshield wipers 117
Switching on/off windshield wipers 118
Single wipe 118
Intermittent wiping 118
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 119
Power windows 120
Opening and closing power windows 120
Summer opening feature 123
Convenience closing feature 124
Driving and parking 126
Starting the engine 126
Driving off 129
Turn signals 131
Problems while driving 132
Parking 133
Turning off the engine 134
Releasing seat belts 135
Manual transmission 136
Shifting into reverse 137
Automatic transmission* 138
Gear selector lever 138
Shifting procedure 139
Gear selector lever positions 140
Driving tips 142
Gear ranges 143
Automatic shift program 144
Gear selector lever
one-touch gearshifting 145
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 146
Instrument cluster 147
Multifunction display 147
Adjusting instrument cluster display illumination 148
Coolant temperature gauge 148
Tachometer 149
Outside temperature indicator 149
Fuel gauge 150
Control system 151
Multifunction display 151
Multifunction steering wheel 152
Menus 154
Trip menu 156
Navi* menu 158
Audio menu 158
TEL menu* 160
Service menu 164
Settings menu 165
Audio system 176
Audio and telephone, operation 176
Audio system overview 176
Operating safety 177
Audio system components 177
Menu 185
Operation 188
SYS menu 192
Radio operation 194
Satellite radio* 200
CD mode 208
Audio Aux mode 220
Telephone* 222
“911” emergency call 231
Phone book 233
Call lists 236
Making calls 237
Functions during a single call 240
Driving systems 241
Cruise control 241
Hill start assist system 246
Air vents 247
Opening and closing air vents 248
Dual-zone automatic climate control 250
Deactivating the climate control system 252
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode 253
Setting the temperature 253
Adjusting air distribution 254
Adjusting air volume 254
Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones (Canada only) 254
Front defroster 255
Maximum cooling MAX COOL (USA only) 256
Rear window defroster 256
Air recirculation mode 257
Air conditioning 258
3-zone automatic climate control* (Canada only) 259
Deactivating climate control system 261
Operating climate control system in automatic mode 261
Setting the temperature 262
Adjusting air distribution 263
Adjusting air volume 263
Using driver-side settings for all temperature zones 263
Front defroster 264
Rear window defroster 265
Air recirculation mode 265
Residual engine heat and ventilation 266
Air conditioning 267
Rear climate control 268
Trunk 269
Opening trunk 269
Closing trunk 270
Trunk emergency release 271
Valet locking 272
Power tilt/sliding sunroof 273
Opening and closing
power tilt/sliding sunroof 273
Synchronizing 275
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel* 276
Roller sunblinds 276
Opening and closing panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel 277
Synchronizing 278
Loading and storing 280
Roof rack* 280
Split rear bench seat* 281
Loading instructions 282
Storage compartments 283
Cup holders 287
Trunk 288
Useful features 289
Sun visors 289
Rear window sunshade* 290
Ashtrays 291
Cigarette lighter 292
Power outlet in the glove box 293
Power outlet in the rear passenger compartment 293
Floormats* 294
lTele Aid* 295
Garage door opener* 303
Operation 309
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) 310
Driving instructions 311
Drive sensibly – save fuel 311
Drinking and driving 311
Pedals 311
Power assistance 311
Brakes 312
Driving off 314
Parking 314
Tires 315
Hydroplaning 315
Tire traction 316
Tire speed rating 316
Winter driving instructions 317
Standing water 318
Passenger compartment 318
Driving abroad 318
Control and operation
of radio transmitters 319
Catalytic converter 319
Emission control 320
Coolant temperature 321
At the gas station 322
Refueling 322
Check regularly and before a long trip 324
Engine compartment 325
Hood 325
Engine oil 327
Transmission fluid level 328
Coolant level 329
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* 330
Tires and wheels 331
Important guidelines 331
Tire care and maintenance 332
Direction of rotation 334
Loading the vehicle 334
Recommended tire
inflation pressure 339
Checking tire inflation pressure 341
Tire labeling 348
Load identification 352
DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) 352
Maximum tire load 353
Maximum tire inflation pressure 354
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U S vehicles) 354
Tire ply material 356
Tire and loading terminology 356
Rotating tires 359
Winter driving 360
Winter tires 360
Snow chains 361
Maintenance 362
Maintenance service indicator message 362
Calling up the maintenance service indicator display 363
Resetting the maintenance service indicator 363
Vehicle care 364
Cleaning and care of vehicle 364
Practical hints 373
What to do if …? 374
Lamps in instrument cluster 374
Air bag off indicator lamp 385
Vehicle status messages in
the multifunction display 387
Where will I find ? 420
First aid kit 420
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit, luggage bowl, Minispare wheel 420
Unlocking/locking in an emergency 424
Unlocking the vehicle 424
Locking the vehicle 425
Fuel filler flap 426
Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever 426
Resetting activated head restraints 427
Replacing SmartKey batteries 428
Replacing bulbs 430
Bulbs 431
Replacing bulbs for front lamps 432
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps 436
Replacing wiper blades 438
Removing wiper blades 439
Installing wiper blades 439
Flat tire 440
Preparing the vehicle 440
Mounting the Minispare wheel 441
Battery 446
Disconnecting the battery 448
Removing the battery 449
Charging and reinstalling
the battery 449
Reconnecting the battery 450
Jump starting 451
Towing the vehicle 453
Installing towing eye bolt 455
Fuses 456
Fuse box in passenger compartment 457
Fuse box in engine compartment 457
Fuse box in the trunk 458
Technical data 459
Parts service 460
Warranty coverage 461
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 461
Identification labels 462
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 464
C 300/C 350 464
Engine 465
Rims and tires 467
Same size tires 468
Mixed size tires 469
Minispare wheel 471
Electrical system 473
Main dimensions and weights 474
Main dimensions 474
Weights 475
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc 476
Capacities 476
Engine oils 480
Engine oil additives 480
Air conditioning refrigerant 480
Brake fluid 480
Premium unleaded gasoline 481
Gasoline additives 481
Fuel requirements 482
Flexible Fuel Vehicles (USA only) 482
Coolants 484
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* 486
Index 487
Source: www.mbusa.com
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