2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 C240 C320 C55 AMG Owners M

Operator’s Manual C-Class Sedan

Order No. 6515 0135 13 Part No. 203 584 49 82 USA Edition A 2005 Ê4CtQr7Ë 2035844982

C 230 Kompressor Sport C 240 C 240 4MATIC C 320 C 320 4MATIC C 320 Sport C 55 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, 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 ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time:  Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.  Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.  Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company

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 ................................ 39 Mirrors ............................................ 41 Driving .................................................. 43 Fastening the seat belt ................... 43 Starting the engine ......................... 46 Switching on headlamps ................. 49 Turn signals .................................... 50 Windshield wipers ........................... 51 Problems while driving.................... 53 Parking and locking .............................. 54 Parking brake ................................. 54 Switching off headlamps................. 55 Turning off engine ........................... 56

Contents Safety and Security ........................... 57 Occupant safety................................... 58 Air bags .......................................... 59 Seat belts ....................................... 64 Children in the vehicle .................... 67 Blocking of rear door window operation ........................................ 75 Panic alarm* ........................................ 76 Activating ....................................... 76 Deactivating ................................... 76 Driving safety systems ......................... 77 ABS ................................................ 77 BAS ................................................ 78 ESP................................................. 79 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP ....... 82 Anti-theft systems................................ 83 Immobilizer..................................... 83 Anti-theft alarm system* ................ 83 Tow-away alarm* ........................... 85 Controls in detail ............................... 87 Locking and unlocking ......................... 88 SmartKey ....................................... 88 Opening the doors from the inside ....................................... 92 Opening the trunk .......................... 92 Closing the trunk............................ 94 Trunk lid emergency release .......... 95 Automatic central locking .............. 96 Locking and unlocking from the inside ....................................... 96 Seats ................................................... 98 Easy-entry/exit feature* ................ 98 Removing and installing front seat head restraints ....................... 99 Rear seat head restraints ............. 101 Multicontour seats* ..................... 104 Seat heating* ............................... 105 Memory function* ............................. 106 Storing positions into memory ..... 107 Recalling positions from memory . 107 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ........................... 108 Lighting ............................................. 109 Exterior lamp switch .................... 109 Combination switch ..................... 113 Hazard warning flasher ................ 114 Interior lighting ............................ 115 Door entry lamps ......................... 116 Trunk lamp ................................... 116 Instrument cluster ............................. 117 Instrument cluster illumination .... 117 Coolant temperature gauge ......... 118 Trip odometer .............................. 119 Tachometer .................................. 119 Outside temperature indicator ..... 119 Control system .................................. 121 Multifunction display.................... 121 Multifunction steering wheel ........ 122 Menus .......................................... 124 Standard display menu ................ 126 AUDIO menu ................................ 127 NAV* menu .................................. 130 Vehicle status message memory menu............................................ 130 Settings menu .............................. 132 Trip computer menu..................... 148 TEL menu* ................................... 150

Contents Manual transmission ......................... 154 Shifting into reverse ..................... 155 Automatic transmission* ................... 156 One-touch gearshifting................. 158 Gear ranges ................................. 159 Gear selector lever position ......... 160 Automatic shift program .............. 162 Driving tips ................................... 163 Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) (C 55 AMG only) ....... 164 Manual shift program (C 55 AMG only) ........................... 165 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 167 Good visibility .................................... 168 Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 168 Rear view mirrors ......................... 168 Sun visors .................................... 171 Rear window sunshade* .............. 172 Rear window defroster ................. 173 Climate control ................................... 174 Deactivating the climate control system .......................................... 177 Setting the temperature................ 177 Adjusting air distribution and volume .......................................... 178 Defrosting ..................................... 178 Air recirculation mode .................. 179 Air conditioning............................. 181 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents....................... 182 Audio system...................................... 183 Audio and telephone, operation .... 183 Operating safety ........................... 183 Operating and display elements.... 184 Button and soft key operation....... 186 Operation ...................................... 186 Radio operation ............................ 191 Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only) ..................................... 196 CD mode ....................................... 201 GSM network phones ................... 208 TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 214 Emergency calls “911”.................. 221 Power windows .................................. 223 Opening and closing the windows........................................ 223 Synchronizing power windows ...... 226 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 227 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 227 Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 230 Driving systems .................................. 231 Cruise control ............................... 231 Loading .............................................. 234 Roof rack* .................................... 234 Ski sack* (Canada only) ............... 234 Split rear bench seat* .................. 237 Loading instructions ..................... 239 Cargo tie-down rings*................... 240 Useful features ................................... 241 Storage compartments ................. 241 Ashtrays........................................ 245 Cigarette lighter ............................ 246 Electrical outlet in the rear passenger compartment ............... 247 Telephone* ................................... 247 Tele Aid* ....................................... 248 Garage door opener* .................... 256

Contents Operation ......................................... 263 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 264 Driving instructions ............................ 265 Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 265 Drinking and driving ..................... 265 Pedals .......................................... 265 Power assistance ......................... 265 Brakes .......................................... 266 Driving off ..................................... 267 Parking ......................................... 267 Tires ............................................. 268 Hydroplaning ................................ 268 Tire traction .................................. 269 Tire speed rating .......................... 269 Winter driving instructions ........... 270 Standing water ............................. 271 Passenger compartment .............. 272 Driving abroad .............................. 272 Control and operation of radio transmitters.................................. 272 Catalytic converter ....................... 273 Emission control ........................... 273 Coolant temperature .................... 274 At the gas station .............................. 275 Refueling ...................................... 275 Check regularly and before a long trip ..................................... 277 Engine compartment ......................... 278 Hood ............................................ 278 Engine oil ..................................... 279 Transmission fluid level ................ 282 Coolant level ................................ 283 Battery ......................................... 284 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* ......... 285 Tires and wheels ................................ 286 Important guidelines .................... 286 Life of tire..................................... 287 Direction of rotation ..................... 287 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 287 Rotating tires ............................... 289 Winter driving .................................... 290 Winter tires .................................. 290 Block heater (Canada only) .......... 291 Snow chains................................. 291 Maintenance...................................... 292 Clearing the maintenance service indicator .......................... 293 Maintenance service term exceeded ..................................... 293 Calling up the maintenance service indicator .......................... 293 Resetting the maintenance service indicator .......................... 294 Vehicle care....................................... 295 Cleaning and care of the vehicle ......................................... 295

Contents Practical hints ................................ 301 What to do if … .................................. 302 Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 302 Lamp in center console................ 308 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display .................... 309 Where will I find ...? ........................... 329 First aid kit ................................... 329 Vehicle tool kit ............................. 329 Minispare wheel (except C 55 AMG) ....................... 333 Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only) ........................... 334 Spare wheel bolts ........................ 336 Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 337 Unlocking the vehicle ................... 337 Locking the vehicle ...................... 338 Fuel filler flap ............................... 339 Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever .. 340 Opening/closing in an emergency..... 341 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* .......... 341 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 342 SmartKey ...................................... 343 Replacing bulbs .................................. 344 Bulbs ............................................. 344 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 347 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 351 Replacing wiper blades....................... 352 Removing wiper blades ................. 352 Installing wiper blades .................. 352 Flat tire ............................................... 353 Preparing the vehicle .................... 353 Mounting the spare wheel ............ 353 Battery................................................ 360 Disconnecting the battery............. 361 Removing the battery.................... 361 Charging and reinstalling the battery .................................... 361 Reconnecting the battery.............. 362 Jump starting...................................... 363 Towing the vehicle.............................. 365 Installing towing eye bolt .............. 368 Fuses.................................................. 369 Aids for changing fuses ................ 369 Main fuse box in passenger compartment ................................ 370 Fuse box in engine compartment ................................ 370 Fuse box in trunk .......................... 371

Contents Technical data.................................. 373 Parts service ...................................... 374 Warranty coverage ............................. 375 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...................... 375 Identification labels............................ 376 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 377 C 230 Kompressor (all models) .... 377 C 240 (all models)/ C 320 (all models)/ C 55 AMG..................................... 377 Engine ................................................ 378 Rims and Tires ................................... 380 Same size tires ............................. 381 Mixed size tires ............................ 382 Minispare wheel ........................... 383 Collapsible tire (C 55 AMG only) ........................... 383 Electrical system................................ 384 Main dimensions................................ 385 Weights .............................................. 386 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 387 Capacities .................................... 387 Engine oils.................................... 390 Engine oil additives ...................... 390 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 390 Brake fluid .................................... 390 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 391 Fuel requirements ........................ 391 Gasoline additives ........................ 392 Flexible Fuel Vehicles ................... 392 Coolants....................................... 394 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* ......... 396 Consumer information ....................... 397 Uniform tire quality grading ......... 397 Technical terms............................... 399 Index................................................. 405

2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 C240 C320 C55 AMG Owners M

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