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Mercedes-Benz Operator's Manual C-Class Sedan W203

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

Operator’s Manual for Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W203, with information on operation, safety, dashboard, SmartKey, manual and automatic transmission, climate control, audio system, maintenance, practical hints, wheels, tires and technical data.

English PDF | 442 pages | Immediate download.

Applicable to Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan 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 55 AMG
Covers SmartKey, airbags, ABS, BAS, ESP, 4MATIC, C 55 AMG Speedshift, audio, Tele Aid, maintenance and technical data
Different from the C-Class W203 Owner’s Manual, this product corresponds to the C-Class Sedan Operator’s Manual

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Mercedes-Benz Operator’s Manual C-Class Sedan W203 | PDF

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

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

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W203 represents an important stage within the modern C-Class range, with extensive electronic systems, comfort equipment, 4MATIC versions, Sport variants and a high-performance AMG version. This documentation is useful for owners, users, workshops, restorers and buyers who need to consult the correct operating information for the sedan 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 manual, nor the general Owner’s Manual C-Class W203, nor one of the specific Sportcoupé manuals. This product corresponds to the English Operator’s Manual C-Class Sedan, with 442 pages and coverage focused on the C-Class Sedan models listed in the manual.

Unlike a workshop manual, this Operator’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, steering wheel gearshift control for C 55 AMG, climate control, audio, telephone, Tele Aid, driving systems, loading, maintenance, tires, battery, fuses, towing and general technical data.

Manual application

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan W203
C-Class Sedan models listed in the Operator’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 Sedan W203 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 55 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, safety defect reporting and vehicle data recording.

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, starter switch positions, 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, air bags, seat belts, children in the vehicle, rear door window override, 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, head restraints, multicontour seats, seat heating, memory function, lighting, instrument cluster, control system, manual transmission, automatic transmission, manual shift program for C 55 AMG, visibility, climate control, audio system, telephone, power windows, sunroof, cruise control, loading, storage compartments, Tele Aid and garage door opener.

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, tool location, Minispare wheel, collapsible tire for C 55 AMG, emergency locking and unlocking, fuel filler flap, SmartKey battery replacement, 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: 442 pages
File size: 7.29 MB
Delivery method: download link

Mercedes-Benz Operator’s Manual C-Class Sedan W203 | Index

This index lists the main sections included in the Mercedes-Benz Operator’s Manual C-Class Sedan 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
19 Vehicle data recording
19 Information regarding electronic recording devices

At a glance

21 At a glance
22 Cockpit
24 Instrument cluster
26 Multifunction steering wheel
27 Center console
27 Upper part
28 Lower part
29 Overhead control panel
30 Door control panel

Getting started

31 Getting started
32 Unlocking
32 Unlocking with the SmartKey
33 Starter switch positions
35 Adjusting
35 Seats
39 Steering wheel
41 Mirrors
43 Driving
43 Fastening the seat belt
46 Starting the engine
49 Switching on headlamps
50 Turn signals
51 Windshield wipers
53 Problems while driving
54 Parking and locking
54 Parking brake
55 Switching off headlamps
56 Turning off engine

Safety and Security

57 Safety and Security
58 Occupant safety
59 Air bags
64 Seat belts
67 Children in the vehicle
75 Blocking of rear door window operation
76 Panic alarm*
76 Activating
76 Deactivating
77 Driving safety systems
77 ABS
78 BAS
79 ESP
82 Four wheel electronic traction system (4MATIC) with the ESP
83 Anti-theft systems
83 Immobilizer
83 Anti-theft alarm system*
85 Tow-away alarm*

Controls in detail

87 Controls in detail
88 Locking and unlocking
88 SmartKey
92 Opening the doors from the inside
92 Opening the trunk
94 Closing the trunk
95 Trunk lid emergency release
96 Automatic central locking
96 Locking and unlocking from the inside
98 Seats
98 Easy-entry/exit feature*
99 Removing and installing front seat head restraints
101 Rear seat head restraints
104 Multicontour seats*
105 Seat heating*
106 Memory function*
107 Storing positions into memory
107 Recalling positions from memory
108 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position
109 Lighting
109 Exterior lamp switch
113 Combination switch
114 Hazard warning flasher
115 Interior lighting
116 Door entry lamps
116 Trunk lamp
117 Instrument cluster
117 Instrument cluster illumination
118 Coolant temperature gauge
119 Trip odometer
119 Tachometer
119 Outside temperature indicator
121 Control system
121 Multifunction display
122 Multifunction steering wheel
124 Menus
126 Standard display menu
127 AUDIO menu
130 NAV* menu
130 Vehicle status message memory menu
132 Settings menu
148 Trip computer menu
150 TEL menu*
154 Manual transmission
155 Shifting into reverse
156 Automatic transmission*
158 One-touch gearshifting
159 Gear ranges
160 Gear selector lever position
162 Automatic shift program
163 Driving tips
164 Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) (C 55 AMG only)
165 Manual shift program (C 55 AMG only)
167 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode)
168 Good visibility
168 Headlamp cleaning system*
168 Rear view mirrors
171 Sun visors
172 Rear window sunshade*
173 Rear window defroster
174 Climate control
177 Deactivating the climate control system
177 Setting the temperature
178 Adjusting air distribution and volume
178 Defrosting
179 Air recirculation mode
181 Air conditioning
182 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents
183 Audio system
183 Audio and telephone, operation
183 Operating safety
184 Operating and display elements
186 Button and soft key operation
186 Operation
191 Radio operation
196 Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)
201 CD mode
208 GSM network phones
214 TDMA or CDMA network phones
221 Emergency calls “911”
223 Power windows
223 Opening and closing the windows
226 Synchronizing power windows
227 Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
227 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof
230 Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof
231 Driving systems
231 Cruise control
234 Loading
234 Roof rack*
234 Ski sack* (Canada only)
237 Split rear bench seat*
239 Loading instructions
240 Cargo tie-down rings*
241 Useful features
241 Storage compartments
245 Ashtrays
246 Cigarette lighter
247 Electrical outlet in the rear passenger compartment
247 Telephone*
248 Tele Aid*
256 Garage door opener*

Operation

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

Practical hints

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

Technical data

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

Technical terms

399 Technical terms

Index

405 Index