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Mercedes-Benz 2008 C300 Operator's Manual

Mercedes-Benz 2008 C300 Operator's Manual (509 pages)

2008 C-Class

Brand: Mercedes-Benz | Category: Automobile | Size: 12.28 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Introduction

10
- Product Information
  10
- Operator's Manual
  11
- 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
- Vehicle Data Recording
  19
  - Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
    19
At a Glance

20
- Exterior View
  21
- Storage Compartments
  23
- Cockpit
  25
  - Important Notice for California Instrument Cluster
    27
  - Retail Buyers and Lessees of Multifunction Steering Wheel
    29
- Center Console
  30
  - Upper Part
    30
  - Lower Part
    31
- Overhead Control Panel
  32
- And Seat Adjustment/Memory
  33
Safety and Security

34
- Occupant Safety
  35
  - Air Bags
    37
  - Occupant Classification System
    42
  - Seat Belts
    47
  - Active Head Restraints
    51
  - Children in the Vehicle
    52
  - Blocking of Rear Door Window Operation
    58
- Panic Alarm
  59
- Driving Safety Systems
  60
  - Abs
    60
  - Adaptive Brake
    61
  - Bas
    61
  - Ebp
    62
  - Esp
    63
  - Four Wheel Electronic Traction System (4MATIC) with the ESP
    66
- Anti-Theft Systems
  67
  - Immobilizer
    67
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    67
  - Canceling the Alarm
    68
Controls in Detail

70
- Locking and Unlocking
  71
- Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
  82
- Starter Switch Positions
  83
  - Smartkey
    83
  - Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada Only)
    84
- Seats
  86
  - Seat Adjustment
    86
  - Lumbar Support
    92
  - Seat Heating
    92
- Steering Wheel
  94
- Mirrors
  98
- Memory Function* (Canada Only)
  103
- Fastening the Seat Belts
  106
  - Proper Use of Seat Belts
    107
  - Seat Belt Height Adjustment
    108
- Lighting
  109
  - Exterior Lamp Switch
    109
  - Switching on High Beams
    113
  - Headlamp Cleaning System
    113
  - Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps* (with Bi-Xenon* Headlamps Only)
    113
  - Hazard Warning Flasher
    115
  - Interior Lighting
    115
  - Door Entry Lamps
    117
  - Trunk Lamp
    117
- Windshield Wipers
  118
  - Switching On/Off Windshield Wipers
    119
  - Single Wipe
    119
  - Intermittent Wiping
    119
  - Wiping with Windshield Washer Fluid
    120
- Power Windows
  121
  - Opening and Closing Power Windows
    121
  - Summer Opening Feature
    124
  - Convenience Closing Feature
    125
- Driving and Parking
  127
  - Starting the Engine
    127
  - Driving off
    130
  - Turn Signals
    132
  - Problems While Driving
    133
  - Parking
    134
  - Turning off the Engine
    135
  - Releasing Seat Belts
    136
- Manual Transmission
  137
  - Shifting into Reverse
    138
- Automatic Transmission
  139
  - Gear Selector Lever
    139
  - Shifting Procedure
    140
  - Gear Selector Lever Positions
    141
  - Driving Tips
    143
  - Gear Ranges
    144
  - Automatic Shift Program
    145
  - Gear Selector Lever One-Touch Gearshifting
    146
  - Emergency Operation (Limp-Home Mode)
    147
- Instrument Cluster
  148
  - Multifunction Display
    148
  - Adjusting Instrument Cluster Display Illumination
    149
  - Coolant Temperature Gauge
    149
  - Tachometer
    150
  - Outside Temperature Indicator
    150
  - Fuel Gauge
    151
- Control System
  152
  - Multifunction Display
    152
  - Multifunction Steering Wheel
    153
  - Menus
    155
  - Trip Menu
    157
  - Navi* Menu
    159
  - Audio Menu
    159
  - TEL Menu
    161
  - Service Menu
    165
  - Settings Menu
    166
- Audio System
  177
  - Audio and Telephone, Operation
    177
  - Audio System Overview
    177
  - Operating Safety
    178
  - Audio System Components
    178
  - Menu
    186
  - Operation
    189
  - SYS Menu
    193
  - Radio Operation
    195
  - Satellite Radio
    201
  - CD Mode
    209
  - Audio Aux Mode
    221
  - Telephone
    223
  - 911" Emergency Call
    232
  - Phone Book
    234
  - Call Lists
    237
  - Making Calls
    238
  - Functions During a Single Call
    241
- Driving Systems
  242
  - Cruise Control
    242
  - Hill Start Assist System
    247
- Air Vents
  248
  - Opening and Closing Air Vents
    249
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
  251
  - Deactivating the Climate Control System
    253
  - Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    254
  - Setting the Temperature
    254
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    255
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    255
  - Using Driver-Side Settings for All
    255
  - Temperature Zones (Canada Only)
    255
  - Front Defroster
    256
  - Maximum Cooling MAX COOL (USA Only)
    257
  - Rear Window Defroster
    257
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    258
  - Air Conditioning
    259
- 3-Zone Automatic Climate Control* (Canada Only)
  260
  - Deactivating Climate Control System
    262
  - Operating Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
    262
  - Setting the Temperature
    263
  - Adjusting Air Distribution
    264
  - Adjusting Air Volume
    264
  - Using Driver-Side Settings for All Temperature Zones
    264
  - Front Defroster
    265
  - Rear Window Defroster
    266
  - Air Recirculation Mode
    266
  - Residual Engine Heat and Ventilation
    267
  - Air Conditioning
    268
  - Rear Climate Control
    269
- Trunk
  270
  - Opening Trunk
    270
  - Closing Trunk
    271
  - Trunk Emergency Release
    272
  - Valet Locking
    273
- Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
  274
  - Opening and Closing Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
    274
  - Synchronizing
    276
- Panorama Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
  277
  - Roller Sunblinds
    277
  - Opening and Closing Panorama
    278
  - Roof with Power Tilt/Sliding Panel
    278
  - Synchronizing
    279
- Loading and Storing
  281
  - Roof Rack
    281
  - Split Rear Bench Seat
    282
  - Loading Instructions
    283
  - Storage Compartments
    284
  - Cup Holders
    288
  - Trunk
    289
- Useful Features
  290
  - Sun Visors
    290
  - Rear Window Sunshade
    291
  - Ashtrays
    292
  - Cigarette Lighter
    293
  - Power Outlet in the Glove Box
    294
  - Power Outlet in the Rear Passenger Compartment
    294
  - Floormats
    295
  - Ltele Aid
    296
  - Garage Door Opener
    304
Operation

310
- The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
  311
- Driving Instructions
  312
  - Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
    312
  - Drinking and Driving
    312
  - Pedals
    312
  - Power Assistance
    312
  - Brakes
    313
  - Driving off
    315
  - Parking
    315
  - Tires
    316
  - Hydroplaning
    316
  - Tire Traction
    317
  - Tire Speed Rating
    317
  - Winter Driving Instructions
    318
  - Standing Water
    319
  - Passenger Compartment
    319
  - Driving Abroad
    319
  - Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
    320
  - Catalytic Converter
    320
  - Emission Control
    321
  - Coolant Temperature
    322
- At the Gas Station
  323
  - Refueling
    323
  - Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
    325
- Engine Compartment
  326
  - Hood
    326
  - Engine Oil
    328
  - Transmission Fluid Level
    329
  - Coolant Level
    330
  - Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    331
- Tires and Wheels
  332
  - Important Guidelines
    332
  - Tire Care and Maintenance
    333
  - Direction of Rotation
    335
  - Loading the Vehicle
    335
  - Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
    340
  - Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
    342
  - Tires and Wheels
    346
  - Tire Labeling
    349
  - Load Identification
    353
  - Tire Identification Number (TIN)
    353
  - Maximum Tire Load
    354
  - Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
    355
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
    355
  - Tire Ply Material
    357
  - Tire and Loading Terminology
    357
  - Rotating Tires
    360
- Winter Driving
  361
  - Winter Tires
    361
  - Snow Chains
    362
- Maintenance
  363
- Vehicle Care
  365
  - Cleaning and Care of Vehicle
    365
Practical Hints

374
- What to Do if
  375
- Where will I Find
  421
  - First Aid Kit
    421
  - Vehicle Jack, Vehicle Tool Kit, Luggage Bowl, Minispare Wheel
    421
- Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
  425
  - Unlocking the Vehicle
    425
  - Locking the Vehicle
    426
  - Fuel Filler Flap
    427
  - Manually Unlocking the Transmission Gear Selector Lever
    427
- Resetting Activated Head Restraints
  428
- Replacing Smartkey Batteries
  429
- Replacing Bulbs
  431
  - Bulbs
    432
  - Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
    433
  - Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
    437
- Replacing Wiper Blades
  439
  - Removing Wiper Blades
    440
  - Installing Wiper Blades
    440
- Flat Tire
  441
  - Preparing the Vehicle
    441
  - Mounting the Minispare Wheel
    442
- Battery
  447
  - Disconnecting the Battery
    449
  - Removing the Battery
    450
  - Charging and Reinstalling the Battery
    450
  - Reconnecting the Battery
    451
- Jump Starting
  452
- Towing the Vehicle
  454
  - Installing Towing Eye Bolt
    456
- Fuses
  457
  - In Passenger Compartment
    458
  - In Engine Compartment
    458
  - Fuse Box in the Trunk
    459
Technical Data

460
- Parts Service
  461
- Warranty Coverage
  462
  - Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
    462
- Identification Labels
  463
- Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
  465
- Engine
  466
- Rims and Tires
  468
  - Same Size Tires
    469
  - Mixed Size Tires
    470
  - Minispare Wheel
    472
- Electrical System
  474
- Main Dimensions and Weights
  475
  - Main Dimensions
    475
  - Weights
    476
- Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
  477
  - Capacities
    477
  - Engine Oils
    481
  - Engine Oil Additives
    481
  - Air Conditioning Refrigerant
    481
  - Brake Fluid
    481
  - Premium Unleaded Gasoline
    482
  - Gasoline Additives
    482
  - Fuel Requirements
    483
  - Flexible Fuel Vehicles (USA Only)
    483
  - Coolants
    485
  - Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
    487
Index

488

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