2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class Coupe Owner's Manual

2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class Coupe owners manual
Year:
2005
Make:
Mercedes-Benz
Model:
C Class Coupe
Rating:
(8)

Online manual

Size:
3.55 MB

Table of Contents

Contents
4
Introduction
10
Operator’s Manual
11
Service and warranty information
11
Important notice for California retail\x11buyers and lessees of \x05Mercedes-Benz \x05automobiles
12
Maintenance
13
Roadside Assistance
13
Change of address or ownership
13
Operating your vehicle outside\x11the\x11USA\x11or Canada
14
Symbols
16
Operating safety
17
Proper use of the vehicle
17
Problems
18
Reporting safety defects
19
Reporting Safety Defects
19
Vehicle data recording
20
Information regarding electronic\x11recording\x11devices
20
At a glance
22
Cockpit
23
Instrument cluster
25
Multifunction steering wheel
27
Center console
28
Center console:Upper part
28
Center console:Lower part
29
Overhead control panel
30
Door control panel
31
Getting started
32
Unlocking
33
Unlocking:With the SmartKey
33
Adjusting
36
Adjusting:Seats
36
Adjusting:Steering wheel
41
Mirrors:Adjusting
43
Driving:General instructions
45
Seat belts:Fastening
45
Starting the engine
49
Switching on:Headlamps
52
Turn signals
53
Windshield wipers
54
Problems:While driving
56
Parking
57
Parking brake:Engaging
57
Headlamps:Switching off
58
Turning off:Engine
59
Safety and Security
60
Occupant safety
61
Air bags
62
Seat belts
67
Child safety
71
Panic alarm:Panic button on SmartKey
81
Activating
81
Deactivating
81
Driving:Safety systems
82
Driving safety systems:ABS
82
Driving safety systems:BAS
83
Driving safety systems:ESP
84
Anti-theft systems
87
Immobilizer
87
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system
87
Tow-away alarm
88
Controls in detail
90
Locking
91
SmartKey
91
Opening:Doors from the inside
95
Opening:Trunk lid from the inside
96
Trunk lid:Closing
96
Luggage compartment:Trunk lid emergency release
97
Automatic locking when driving
98
Central locking:From inside
99
Seats
101
Seats:Easy entry/exit feature*
101
Front seat head restraints:Manual seat
103
Rear seat head restraints
104
Seats:Heating*
107
Memory function*
108
Memory function*:Storing key dependent settings
109
Memory function*:Recalling positions from memory
109
Mirrors:Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position*
110
Lighting
111
Exterior lamp switch
111
Combination switch
115
Cornering fog lamps*
115
Hazard warning flasher
117
Interior lighting
118
Instrument cluster
120
Instrument cluster:Illumination
120
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature display
121
Resetting:Trip odometer
122
Tachometer
122
Outside temperature indicator
122
Control system
124
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display
124
Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons
125
Control system:Menus
127
Menus:Standard display
129
Menus:AUDIO
130
Menus:NAVI*
132
Menus:Vehicle status message memory menu
133
Control system:Settings menu
134
Menus:Trip computer
152
Menus:TEL*
154
Manual transmission
158
Manual transmission:Shifting into reverse
159
Automatic transmission*
160
One-touch gearshifting
161
Gear range:Automatic transmission*
162
Automatic transmission*:Gear selector lever position
163
Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission*
165
Kickdown
166
Automatic transmission*:Gear shifting malfunctions
167
Good visibility
168
Headlamps:Cleaning system*
168
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>
168
Sun visors
170
Rear window defroster
171
Climate control
173
Deactivating the climate control s\x05ystem
176
Temperature:Setting interior temperature
176
Climate control:Adjusting air distribution and volume
177
Defrosting:Climate control
178
Air recirculation mode
178
Air conditioning
180
Rear passenger compartment, adjustable air vents:Climate control
181
Automatic climate control*
183
Deactivating the automatic climate control system
186
Setting:Temperature (interior)
186
Air distribution:Adjusting
187
Air volume:Adjusting
188
Defrosting
189
MAXCOOL maximum cooling
189
Air recirculation mode
190
Charcoal filter
192
Air conditioning (cooling):Turning on
193
Residual ventilation
194
Rear passenger compartment:Adjustable air vents
195
Audio system
196
Audio system:Audio and telephone, operation
196
Audio system:Operating safety
196
Audio system:Operating and display elements
197
Audio system:Button and soft key operation
199
Audio system:Operation
199
Audio system:Radio operation
204
Satellite radio:General information
209
Audio system:CD* operation
214
Audio system:Telephone* operation
221
TDMA or CDMA network phones
228
Emergency calls:\911\
235
Power windows
238
Side windows:Opening
238
Power windows:Synchronizing
241
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
242
Opening:Roller sunblinds*
242
Opening:Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
243
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Synchronizing
247
Driving systems
248
Cruise control
248
Loading
251
Roof rack*
251
Split rear bench seat
251
Luggage cover
253
Loading:Instructions
253
Cargo tie-down rings
254
Useful features
255
Storage compartments
255
Ashtrays:Center console
258
Cigarette lighter
260
Electrical outlet
261
Telephone*
261
Tele Aid System*
262
Garage door opener*
270
Operation
276
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
277
Driving:General instructions
278
Drive sensibly – save fuel
278
Drinking and driving
278
Pedals
278
Power assistance
278
Brakes
279
Driving off
280
Parking
280
Tires:Driving instructions
281
Hydroplaning see Aquaplaning
282
Tire traction
282
Tire speed rating
283
Winter driving instructions
284
Standing water:Driving instructions
285
Passenger compartment
285
Driving abroad
285
Control and operation of radio transmitters
285
Catalytic converter
286
Emission control
287
Coolant:Temperature
287
Tanken
289
Refuelling
289
Regular checks
291
Engine:Compartment
292
Hood
292
Engine oil:Checking level
293
Transmission see Automatic transmission*
297
Coolant:Checking level
297
Battery, vehicle
298
Windshield:Washer fluid
300
Tires
301
Important guidelines
301
Tire care and maintenance
302
Direction of rotation (tires)
304
Loading the vehicle
304
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure <$nopage>;Tire inflation p
310
Tire inflation pressure:Checking
312
Tire labeling
314
Load identification
318
TIN
319
Maximum tire load
320
Maximum tire pressure
321
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
321
Tire ply material
323
Tire terminology
324
Tires:Rotating
327
Winter driving
329
Winter driving:Tires
329
Block heater
330
Snow chains
330
Service System see Maintenance system (USA vehicles)<$nopage>
331
Maintenance service indicator:Clearing
332
Maintenance service:Overdue
332
Maintenance service indicator:Calling up
332
Resetting: Maintenance service indicator
333
Vehicle care
334
Washing the vehicle
334
Practical hints
340
What to do if ...
341
Practical hints:Lamps in instrument cluster
341
Practical hints:Lamp in center console
346
Practical hints:Vehicle status messages in the display
348
Topicquerverweis
374
First aid kit
374
Vehicle tool kit
374
Practical hints:Spare wheel
376
Unlocking:In an emergency
378
Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle
378
Locking:Vehicle in an emergency
380
Fuel filler flap:Opening in an emergency
380
Transmission gear selector lever:Unlocking manually
381
Emergency operations:Opening panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*
382
Panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel*:Opening
382
Batteries, SmartKey:Replacing
383
Batteries, SmartKey:Replacing
384
Bulbs, replacing
385
Bulbs
385
Front lamps:Replacing bulbs
387
Replacing:Brake lamp bulbs
391
Replacing:Wiper blades
394
Wiper blades:Removing
394
Wiper blades:Installing
394
Flat tire
395
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle
395
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel
395
Battery, vehicle
402
Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting
403
Battery, vehicle:Removing
403
Battery, vehicle:Charging
403
Battery, vehicle:Reconnecting
404
Jump starting
405
Towing the vehicle
407
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit):Installing
410
Fuses
411
Fuses:Aid for changing
411
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment
412
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment
412
Fuses:Fuse box in trunk
413
Technical data
414
Parts service
415
Warranty coverage
416
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
416
Identification labels
417
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
418
C\x11230\x11Kompressor
418
C\x11320
418
Engine:Technical data
419
Tires:Rims and tires
420
Same size tires
421
Mixed size tires
422
Spare wheel
423
Electrical system:Technical data
424
Main dimensions
425
Weights
426
Fuel:Technical data
427
Engine oil
429
Engine oil:Additives
429
Air conditioner refrigerant
429
Brake fluid
429
Premium unleaded gasoline
430
Technical data:Fuel requirements
430
Technical data:Gasoline additives
431
Technical data:Flexible fuel vehicles
432
Coolant
433
Windshield:Washer system
436
Technical terms
438
Index
444

FAQ about the 2005 Mercedes-Benz C Class Coupe Manual

What contains the 2005 C Class Coupe manual?

The Mercedes-Benz C Class Coupe owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Mercedes-Benz to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Mercedes-Benz C Class Coupe. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Mercedes-Benz C Class Coupe 2005 owner's manual:

  • Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
  • Maintenance for your Mercedes-Benz C Class Coupe, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
  • Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
  • Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
  • Best practice for driving your Mercedes-Benz C Class Coupe

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