2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Owners Manual

C-Class Operator’s Manual

C 240 C 320 C 32 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Further, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To ensure your pleasure of ownership, and for your safety and that of your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of your time: • Please read this manual carefully before putting it aside. Then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. • Please abide by the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz. • Please abide by the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. DaimlerChrysler AG

1 Contents Introduction Product information .......................... 7 Operator’s manual ............................. 8 Where to find it ................................ 13 Reporting Safety Defects ................ 15 Instruments and controls Instruments and controls ............... 18 Door control panel ....................... 20 Overhead control panel ............... 21 Dashboard ..................................... 22 Center console .............................. 24 Operation Vehicle keys ...................................... 28 Start lock-out .................................... 30 General notes on the central locking system ............... 30 Central locking system ................... 31 Radio frequency and infrared remote control ............... 31 Locking and unlocking ................ 33 Choosing global or selective mode on remote control ............. 33 Opening the trunk ....................... 34 Opening and closing windows and sliding / pop-up roof from outside ................................. 35 Panic button ................................. 36 Mechanical keys .......................... 36 Doors ................................................. 37 Central locking switch .................... 39 Automatic central locking .............. 40 Emergency unlocking in case of accident ...................... 40 Trunk .................................................. 41 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 43 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 44 Trunk lid release switch ................ 45 Trunk lamp ....................................... 45 Antitheft alarm system ................... 46 Tow-away alarm ............................... 47 Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 48 Front seat adjustment ..................... 49 Removal and installation of front seat head restraints .......... 55 Multicontour seat ............................ 57 Heated seats ..................................... 58 Rear seat head restraints ................ 60 Seat belts and integrated restraint system .......................... 63 Seat belts ........................................... 63 Seat belt nonusage warning system ........................... 64 BabySmart TM 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

2 Contents 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

3 Contents 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

4 Contents 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

5 Contents 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

6 Contents 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 Plastic and rubber parts ............371 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 Index Index ................................................389

7 Introduction Product information Kindly observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and their special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.

2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Owners Manual

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