2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230 Kompressor OWNERS MANUAL

2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230 Kompressor OWNERS MANUAL

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 ive
mode on remote control ............. 33
Opening and closing windows
and sliding / pop-up roof
from outside ................................. 34
Panic button ................................. 35
Mechanical keys .......................... 35
Doors ................................................. 36
Central locking switch .................... 38
Automatic central locking .............. 40
Emergency unlocking
in case of accident ...................... 40
Trunk ..................................................41
Trunk lid emergency release
vehicles built
prior to September 2001 .......... 43
Trunk lid emergency release
vehicles built September 2001
and later ..................................... 44
Antitheft alarm system ................... 45
Tow-away alarm ............................... 46
Easy-entry/exit feature .................. 47
Front seat adjustment ..................... 48
Removal and installation of
front seat head restraints .......... 54
Front seat backrest -
locking and unlocking ................56
Heated seats .....................................58
Rear seat head restraints ................60
Seat belts and integrated
restraint system ..........................62
Seat belts ...........................................62
Seat belt nonusage
warning system ...........................63
BabySmartTM airbag
deactivation system ....................69
Supplemental Restraint
System SRS ...............................70
Emergency tensioning
retractor ETR ............................. 71
Airbags ..............................................72
Safety guidelines for the seat
belt, emergency tensioning
retractor and airbag ....................80
Infant and child
restraint systems .........................82
Steering wheel adjustment
manual .......................................87
Steering wheel adjustment
electrical ....................................88
Rear view mirrors ............................89
Instrument cluster ...........................96
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 ion ...................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 ion ...............................184
Track search
forwards/backwards .................184
Fast forward/reverse ..................... 184
Skipping of blank sections............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 ion .................... 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
ing 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
Sunshade for panorama
sliding/pop-up roof ...................199
Panorama sliding/pop-up roof .... 200
Interior lighting .............................203
Sun visors .......................................205
Vanity mirrors ................................205
Interior ............................................206
Storage compartments and
armrests .....................................206
Glove box .....................................207
Cup holder ...................................... 210
Ashtrays .......................................... 211
Lighter ............................................. 213
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell .......... 214
Split folding rear seat bench ........ 215
Luggage cover – removal and
installation ................................. 217
Loading instructions
vehicle with enlarged
cargo area ................................. 218
Cellular telephone ......................... 219
Telephone, general ........................220
Garage door opener .......................221
Driving
Control and operation of
radio transmitters .....................226
The first 1 000 miles
1 500 km .................................227
Maintenance ...................................227
Tele Aid ...........................................228
Catalytic converter ........................238
Emission control ............................239
Starter switch .................................240
Starting and turning off
the engine ..................................242
Manual transmission ....................244
Automatic transmission ...............246
Parking brake .................................256
Driving instructions ......................257
Drive sensibly – Save Fuel ........257
Drinking and driving .................257
Pedals ...........................................257
Power assistance ........................258
Brakes ..........................................258
Driving off ...................................259
Parking ........................................260
Tires ............................................. 261
Snow chains ............................... 263
Winter driving
instructions ................................ 264
Deep water .................................. 266
Passenger compartment ........... 267
Traveling abroad ........................ 267
Cruise control ................................ 268
Brake assist system
BAS ...........................................271
Antilock brake system
ABS .......................................... 272
Electronic stability program
ESP ............................................274
What you should know
at the gas station ...................... 278
Check regularly and
before a long trip ...................... 280
Instrument cluster display
Malfunction and
indicator lamps in
the instrument cluster ............. 282
On-board diagnostic system ........ 283
Check engine malfunction
indicator lamp .............................283
Brake warning lamp ..................284
Supplemental restraint system
SRS indicator lamp ..................285
Fuel reserve warning .................286
ABS malfunction
indicator lamp .............................287
Electronic stability program
ESP — warning lamp ...............288
Seat belt nonusage
warning lamp ............................288
Malfunction and
indicator lamp in
the center console .....................289
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp .....289
Malfunction and
warning messages in
the multifunction display ........290
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE ................291
BATTERY / ALTERNATOR ........292
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM ....293
BRAKE ASSIST ...........................293
BRAKE PAD WEAR ....................294
BRAKE FLUID .............................294
PARKING BRAKE .......................295
SEAT BELT SYSTEM ...................295
ELEC. STABIL. PROG.
Electronic stability program ..296
COOLANT
coolant level .............................297
COOLANT
coolant temperature ................298
ENGINE OIL LEVEL ...................299
LIGHTING SYSTEM ....................300
LIGHT SENSOR ...........................302
DOOR ............................................302
TRUNK OPEN .............................303
HOOD ...........................................303
TELEPHONE – FUNCTION .......304
TELE AID .....................................304
WASHER FLUID ..........................305
RESTRAINT SYSTEM .................306
KEY ...............................................306
FUEL RESERVE ..........................307
UNDERVOLTAGE ........................307
STEERING WHEEL ADJUST. .....308
Practical hints
First aid kit ......................................310
Stowing things in the vehicle .......311
Fuses ................................................311
Hood .................................................315
Automatic transmission
fluid level ....................................317
Adding engine oil ...........................318
Coolant level ....................................319
Adding coolant ............................319
Windshield and
headlamp washer system ........ 320
Spare wheel,
storage compartment ............... 321
Vehicle tools and air pump .......... 322
Vehicle jack .................................... 323
Wheels ............................................ 324
Tire replacement ....................... 324
Rotating wheels ......................... 325
Spare wheel ....................................326
Changing wheels ...........................327
Inflating the
collapsible spare tire .................333
Storing spare wheel
in wheel well ...............................334
Tire inflation pressure ..................335
Battery .............................................336
Jump starting ..................................338
Towing the vehicle .........................341
Transmission or lever,
manually unlocking ...................344
Exterior lamps ................................345
Replacing bulbs ..........................345
Changing batteries in
the electronic main key ...........351
Synchronizing remote control .353
Emergency engine shut-down .....353
Fuel filler flap, manual release ...354
Replacing wiper blade .......356
Roof rack .........................................357
Vehicle care
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .360
Power washer ..............................361
Tar stains .....................................361
Paintwork, painted body
components .................................361
Engine cleaning ..........................362
Vehicle washing .........................362
Ornamental moldings ................363
Headlamps, taillamps,
turn signal lenses ......................363
Window cleaning ........................363
Wiper blade .................................363
Light alloy wheels ......................364
Instrument cluster .....................364
Steering wheel and
gear or lever ......................364
Cup holder ...................................364
Seat belts .....................................365
Headliner and shelf
below rear window .....................365
Leather upholstery .................... 365
Hard plastic trim items ............. 365
Plastic and rubber parts ........... 365
Technical data
Spare parts service ....................... 368
Warranty coverage ........................ 368
Identification labels ...................... 369
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ............371
Technical data ................................ 373
Fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. - capacities ...... 377
Engine oils ...................................... 379
Engine oil additives ...................... 379
Air conditioner refrigerant .......... 379
Brake fluid ...................................... 379
Premium unleaded gasoline ........ 380
Fuel requirements ........................ 380
Gasoline additives ......................... 381
Coolants .......................................... 381
Consumer information ................. 383
Uniform tire quality grading ....... 383
Index
Index ................................................385