Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 Owner's Manual

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Owner’s manual for Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203

It contains information on handling, safety, dashboard, SmartKey, climate control, manual and automatic transmission, maintenance, practical tips, wheels, tires and technical data.

English PDF | 401 pages | Immediate download.

Applicable to Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 according to the models listed in the manual
Includes C 230 Kompressor Sport, C 240, C 240 4MATIC, C 320, C 320 4MATIC, C 320 Sport and C 32 AMG
Covers SmartKey, airbags, ABS, BAS, ESP, 4MATIC, audio, climate control, transmission, maintenance and technical data
Different from the Sedan Operator’s Manual and Sportcoupé manuals: this product corresponds to the C-Class W203 Owner’s Manual

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 Owner’s Manual | PDF

Owner’s manual for Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203.

This manual brings together the Owner’s Manual for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203. It is intended for daily vehicle reference and allows users to identify operation, safety, dashboard layout, multifunction steering wheel, center console, climate control, audio system, manual transmission, automatic transmission, maintenance, practical hints and technical data.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 represents the second modern generation of the C-Class, with an important evolution over the W202 in interior design, electronics, safety, comfort and assistance systems. This documentation is useful for owners, users, workshops, restorers and buyers who need to consult the correct operating information for the models listed in the manual.

This product must be differentiated from other W203 user manuals in the same category. It is not the Spanish Instrucciones de Servicio Clase C W203 manual, nor the C-Class Sedan Operator’s Manual, nor one of the specific Sportcoupé manuals. This product corresponds to the English Owner’s Manual C-Class W203, focused on C 230 Kompressor Sport, C 240, C 240 4MATIC, C 320, C 320 4MATIC, C 320 Sport and C 32 AMG.

Unlike a workshop manual, this Owner’s Manual is intended for the vehicle user. It allows consultation of elements such as SmartKey, locking and unlocking, seats, memory function, lighting, instrument cluster, control system, manual transmission, automatic transmission, climate control, audio, telephone, Tele Aid, driving systems, loading, maintenance, tires, battery, fuses, towing and general technical data.

Manual application

Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203
C-Class models listed in the Owner’s Manual
Kompressor, 4MATIC, Sport and AMG versions depending on configuration
Vehicles with manual or automatic transmission depending on version and equipment

Models included in this Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 owner's manual

Mercedes-Benz C 230 Kompressor Sport W203, gasoline version with supercharged engine
Mercedes-Benz C 240 W203, gasoline version
Mercedes-Benz C 240 4MATIC W203, gasoline version with all-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz C 320 W203, gasoline version
Mercedes-Benz C 320 4MATIC W203, gasoline version with all-wheel drive
Mercedes-Benz C 320 Sport W203, Sport version
Mercedes-Benz C 32 AMG W203, high-performance AMG version

What information is included

The manual content is organized into sections covering introduction, overview, getting started, safety, detailed controls, operation, practical hints, technical data, technical terms and index:

Introduction
At a glance
Getting started
Safety and Security
Controls in detail
Operation
Practical hints
Technical data
Technical terms
Index

The Introduction section includes information about the manual, warranty, maintenance, roadside assistance, operating the vehicle outside the USA or Canada, operating safety, proper vehicle use and safety defect reporting.

The At a glance section helps identify the cockpit, instrument cluster, multifunction steering wheel, center console, overhead control panel and door control panel.

The Getting started section summarizes the basic functions needed to start using the vehicle, including SmartKey unlocking, seat, steering wheel and mirror adjustment, seat belts, engine starting, lights, windshield wipers, driving, parking and locking.

The Safety and Security section brings together information on occupant safety, airbags, seat belts, children in the vehicle, panic alarm, ABS, BAS, ESP, 4MATIC with ESP and anti-theft systems.

The Controls in detail section covers locking and unlocking, SmartKey, trunk operation, seats, memory function, lighting, instrument cluster, control system, manual transmission, automatic transmission, visibility, climate control, audio system, power windows, sliding roof, cruise control, loading and useful interior features.

The Operation section includes information on the first 1,000 miles, driving instructions, refueling, engine compartment, engine oil, coolant, battery, tires, wheels, winter driving, maintenance and vehicle care.

The Practical hints section allows consultation of warning lamps, display messages, emergency locking and unlocking, SmartKey battery replacement, fuel filler flap emergency release, bulb replacement, wiper blade replacement, flat tire procedures, battery, jump-starting, towing and fuses.

The Technical data section includes information on spare parts, warranty, identification labels, engines, rims, tires, electrical system, dimensions, weights, fuels, lubricants, coolant, engine oil, brake fluid, filling capacities and consumer information.

Item details

Format: PDF
Language: English
Pages: 401 pages
File size: 6.05 MB
Delivery method: download link

Mercedes-Benz Owner’s Manual C-Class W203 | Index

This index lists the main sections included in the Mercedes-Benz Owner’s Manual C-Class W203.

The index titles are kept as shown in the manual to preserve the terminology used in the documentation.

Introduction

9 Product information
10 Operator’s Manual
10 Service and warranty information
11 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
12 Maintenance
12 Roadside Assistance
12 Change of address or ownership
13 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
14 Where to find it
15 Symbols
16 Operating safety
16 Proper use of the vehicle
17 Problems with your vehicle
18 Reporting safety defects
18 Reporting Safety Defects

At a glance

20 Cockpit
22 Instrument cluster
24 Multifunction steering wheel
25 Center console
25 Upper part
26 Lower part
27 Overhead control panel
28 Door control panel

Getting started

30 Unlocking
30 Unlocking with the SmartKey
32 Adjusting
32 Seats
36 Steering wheel
38 Mirrors
40 Driving
40 Fastening the seat belt
43 Starting the engine
46 Switching on headlamps
47 Turn signals and high beam
47 Windshield wipers
49 Problems while driving
50 Parking and locking
50 Parking brake
51 Switching off headlamps
52 Turning off engine

Safety and Security

54 Occupant safety
55 Airbags
60 Seat belts
63 Children in the vehicle
70 Blocking of rear door window operation
71 Panic alarm*
71 Activating
71 Deactivating
72 Driving safety systems
72 ABS
73 BAS
74 ESP
77 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP
78 Anti-theft systems
78 Immobilizer
78 Anti-theft alarm system*
79 Tow-away alarm*

Controls in detail

82 Locking and unlocking
82 SmartKey
85 Opening the doors from the inside
86 Opening the trunk
87 Closing the trunk
88 Trunk lid emergency release
89 Separately locking the trunk
90 Separately unlocking the trunk
90 Automatic central locking
91 Locking and unlocking from the inside
92 Seats
92 Easy-entry/exit feature*
93 Removing and installing front seat head restraints
94 Rear seat head restraints
97 Multicontour seat*
98 Heated seats*
99 Memory function*
100 Storing positions into memory
100 Recalling positions from memory
101 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position
102 Lighting
102 Exterior lamp switch
105 Combination switch
106 Hazard warning flasher
107 Interior lighting
108 Door entry lamps
108 Trunk lamp
109 Instrument cluster
109 Instrument cluster illumination
110 Coolant temperature display
111 Trip odometer
111 Tachometer
111 Outside temperature indicator
113 Control system
113 Multifunction display
114 Multifunction steering wheel
116 Menus
118 Standard display menu
118 AUDIO menu
121 NAVI* menu
122 Malfunction memory menu
123 Settings menu
136 Trip computer menu
138 TEL menu*
141 Manual transmission
141 Shifting into reverse
142 Automatic transmission*
143 One-touch gearshifting
144 Gear ranges
145 Gear selector lever position
146 Program mode selector switch
147 Accelerator position
147 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode)
148 Good visibility
148 Windshield wipers
148 Headlamp cleaning system*
149 Rear view mirrors
151 Sun visors
152 Rear window sunshade*
153 Rear window defroster
154 Climate control
156 Setting the temperature
157 Adjusting air distribution and volume
158 Defrosting
158 Air recirculation mode
159 Deactivating the climate control system
160 Air conditioning
160 Ventilated storage compartment
161 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents
162 Automatic climate control*
165 Setting the temperature
166 Adjusting air distribution
166 Adjusting air volume
167 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL
167 Defrosting
167 Air recirculation mode
169 Charcoal filter
170 Air conditioning
171 Residual heat and ventilation
172 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents
173 Audio system
173 Audio and telephone, operation
173 Operating safety
174 Operating and display elements
176 Button and soft key operation
176 Operation
179 Radio operation
182 Satellite radio (SAT)* (USA only)
186 Cassette operation
189 CD changer* operation
193 Telephone* operation
200 Power windows
200 Opening and closing the windows
202 Synchronizing power windows
203 Sliding/pop-up roof*
203 Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof
205 Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up roof
206 Driving systems
206 Cruise control
209 Loading
209 Roof rack*
209 Ski sack*
212 Split rear bench seat*
214 Loading instructions
216 Useful features
216 Interior storage spaces
220 Ashtrays
221 Cigarette lighter
222 Telephone*
223 Tele Aid*
231 Garage door opener

Operation

238 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
239 Driving instructions
239 Drive sensibly – save fuel
239 Drinking and driving
239 Pedals
239 Power assistance
240 Brakes
241 Driving off
241 Parking
242 Tires
242 Hydroplaning
243 Tire traction
243 Tire speed rating
244 Winter driving instructions
245 Standing water
246 Passenger compartment
246 Driving abroad
246 Control and operation of radio transmitters
247 Catalytic converter
247 Emission control
248 Coolant temperature
249 At the gas station
249 Refueling
251 Check regularly and before a long trip
252 Engine compartment
252 Hood
253 Engine oil
256 Transmission fluid level
257 Coolant level
258 Battery
259 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*
260 Tires and wheels
260 Important guidelines
261 Life of tire
261 Direction of rotation
261 Checking tire inflation pressure
262 Rotating wheels
263 Winter driving
263 Winter tires
264 Block heater (Canada only)
264 Snow chains
265 Maintenance
265 Clearing the service indicator
265 Service term exceeded
266 Calling up the service indicator
266 Resetting the service indicator
267 Vehicle care
267 Cleaning and care of the vehicle

Practical hints

274 What to do if …
274 Lamps in instrument cluster
279 Lamp in center console
280 Messages in the display
300 Where will I find ...?
300 First aid kit
300 Vehicle tool kit
302 Minispare wheel
305 Unlocking/locking in an emergency
305 Unlocking the vehicle
306 Locking the vehicle
307 Changing batteries in the SmartKey
308 Fuel filler flap
308 Manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever
309 Opening/closing in an emergency
309 Sliding/pop-up roof*
310 Replacing bulbs
310 Bulbs
312 Replacing bulbs for front lamps
314 Side marker lamp bulb
315 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
316 Replacing wiper blades
316 Removing wiper blades
316 Installing wiper blades
317 Flat tire
317 Preparing the vehicle
317 Mounting the Minispare wheel
323 Battery
324 Disconnecting the battery
324 Removing the battery
324 Charging and reinstalling the battery
325 Reconnecting the battery
326 Jump starting
328 Towing the vehicle
331 Installing towing eye bolt
332 Fuses
332 Fuse box in passenger compartment
333 Fuse box in engine compartment
334 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk

Technical data

336 Spare parts service
337 Warranty coverage
337 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
338 Identification labels
339 Layout of poly-V-belt drive
339 C 230 Kompressor Sport
339 C 240/C 320 (all models)
339 C 32 AMG
340 Engine
342 Rims and Tires
343 Same size tires
344 Mixed size tires
345 Minispare wheel
346 Electrical system
347 Main dimensions
348 Weights
349 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
349 Capacities
352 Engine oils
352 Engine oil additives
352 Air conditioning refrigerant
352 Brake fluid
353 Premium unleaded gasoline
353 Fuel requirements
354 Gasoline additives
354 Flexible Fuel Vehicles
356 Coolants
358 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning* system
359 Consumer information
359 Uniform tire quality grading

Technical terms

361 Technical terms

Index

367 Index